Description

Methoxyacetone is a versatile organic solvent and chemical intermediate with a distinctive ketone functional group. Its high volatility and reactivity make it a valuable building block for synthesizing more complex molecules in fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. This compound is particularly sought after by R&D laboratories and industrial producers in the agrochemical, fragrance, and pharmaceutical sectors for its utility in condensation and alkylation reactions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fragrance and Flavor Industry: Serves as a precursor for the synthesis of various aroma chemicals and flavoring agents.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a methylating or acylating agent in laboratory-scale and pilot-plant organic reactions.
• Specialty Solvent: Employed as a high-volatility solvent for specific applications in coatings, adhesives, and resin formulations.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methoxyacetone
CAS No.	5878-19-3
Molecular Formula	C4H8O2
Molecular Weight	88.11 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methoxy-2-propanone; 2-Oxopropyl methyl ether; Acetone methyl ether; Methylacetone; Methoxy-2-propanone; 2-Propanone, 1-methoxy-; Methoxyacetone; Methyl 2-oxopropyl ether
EINECS	227-543-6

Quality Control

Our Methoxyacetone is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) for assay and impurity profiling, to meet the specifications required for industrial and research applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting critical quality attributes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and bases. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.395 - 1.405
Density (20°C)	0.95 - 0.97 g/mL
Boiling Point	Approx. 115 - 118°C

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.