Description

1,5,6,6-Tetramethoxy-3-Hexanone is a specialized organic compound featuring a ketone functional group flanked by multiple methoxy substituents, which impart unique reactivity and solubility characteristics. This chemical matters as a versatile building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, offering chemists a pathway to complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the multi-step synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a precursor for specialty chemicals, dyes, pigments, and performance materials.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in methodological development and exploratory chemistry due to its polyfunctional structure.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential use as an intermediate for synthesizing specific aroma compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent for specialty polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,5,6,6-Tetramethoxy-3-Hexanone
CAS No.	53914-29-7
Molecular Formula	C10H20O5
Molecular Weight	220.26 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Hexanone, 1,5,6,6-tetramethoxy-; 1,5,6,6-Tetramethoxyhexan-3-one; Hexan-3-one, 1,5,6,6-tetramethoxy-; TMHO (abbreviation); Tetramethoxyhexanone
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Quality Control

Our 1,5,6,6-Tetramethoxy-3-Hexanone is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The product is compatible with organic solvents but should be stored separately from them to prevent contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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