Description

6-Ethyl-5-Octen-2-One is a high-purity, unsaturated ketone with a distinctive, powerful green and fruity odor profile. This compound is valued for its role as a key fragrance intermediate and flavoring agent, offering excellent stability and blending properties. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, cosmetic, and fine chemical synthesis industries seeking to create complex, naturalistic olfactory notes.

Application

• Fragrance Ingredient: A versatile building block for creating green, fruity, and citrus top notes in perfumes, colognes, and personal care products.
• Flavoring Agent: Used to impart fresh, fruity nuances in food and beverage flavor formulations.
• Cosmetic Additive: Incorporated into soaps, lotions, and creams as a functional fragrance component.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of more complex aroma chemicals and pharmaceutical compounds.
• Household & Industrial Products: Applied in air fresheners, detergents, and cleaning products for its potent and diffusive scent.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Ethyl-5-Octen-2-One
CAS No.	51298-28-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₈O
Molecular Weight	154.25 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Octen-2-one, 6-ethyl-; 6-Ethyl-5-octen-2-one; Ethyl octenone; FEMA 4913; (E/Z)-6-Ethyl-5-octen-2-one; Flavor & Fragrance material
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Quality Control

Our 6-Ethyl-5-Octen-2-One is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. It is manufactured to meet the stringent requirements of the flavor and fragrance industry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and organoleptic properties are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic green, fruity
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.450
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.840 - 0.860

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