Description

trans-2,6-Dimethyloxan-4-One CAS NO 54513-59-6 is a high-purity, volatile ketone compound characterized by its specific stereochemistry and oxane (tetrahydropyran) ring structure. This compound serves as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, offering precise molecular geometry for constructing complex molecules. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries for applications requiring specific stereochemical control.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in developing stereospecific drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the specific stereoisomer influences biological activity.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Acts as a precursor for musky, woody, or amber odorants in high-end perfume compositions and flavorants.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial research for constructing complex natural products, ligands, and functional materials.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Research: Serves as a test substrate or a precursor for chiral ligands and catalysts in methodological development.

Basic Information

Product Name	trans-2,6-Dimethyloxan-4-One
CAS No.	54513-59-6
Molecular Formula	C7H12O2
Molecular Weight	128.17 g/mol
Synonyms	trans-2,6-Dimethyl-4-tetrahydropyranone; (2R,6S)-2,6-Dimethyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-one; (2S,6R)-2,6-Dimethyltetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-one; 2,6-Dimethyl-4-oxotetrahydropyran; 4-Oxo-2,6-dimethyltetrahydropyran; 2,6-Dimethyl-4-pyrone, tetrahydro-; trans-2,6-Dimethyl-4-oxotetrahydropyran
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Quality Control

Our trans-2,6-Dimethyloxan-4-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by GC or HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profile is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and potential concentration changes.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral GC/HPLC)	≥ 99.0% (trans-isomer)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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