Description

5-(Ethylamino)Pentan-2-One is a versatile organic compound featuring both ketone and secondary amine functional groups, making it a valuable intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers requiring a building block with specific reactivity for creating complex molecular architectures. It is particularly relevant for the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it serves as a precursor in the development of active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a specific amine-ketone backbone.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile precursor for heterocyclic compounds, such as pyrroles and piperidines, in research and development laboratories.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying reaction mechanisms and developing novel synthetic methodologies.
• Specialty Polymer Modifier: Can be utilized to introduce functional amine groups into polymer chains, altering material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(Ethylamino)Pentan-2-One
CAS No.	59127-80-9
Molecular Formula	C7H15NO
Molecular Weight	129.20 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Ethylamino)-2-pentanone; 1-(Ethylamino)-4-pentanone; N-Ethyl-5-aminopentan-2-one; 2-Pentanone, 5-(ethylamino)-; 5-Ethylaminopentan-2-one
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Quality Control

Our 5-(Ethylamino)Pentan-2-One is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by GC/HPLC, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 oxidizing agents and acids.

Specification

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

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