Description

2-Hexanone, 4-Hydroxy-3-Methylene-, (-)- (9Ci) is a specialized chiral ketone derivative with a unique hydroxy-methylene functional group. This compound serves as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the production of complex molecules with high stereochemical purity. It is primarily required by research institutions and fine chemical manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in stereoselective reactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where specific stereochemistry is crucial for bioactivity.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Employed as a ligand precursor or a chiral auxiliary in catalytic systems to induce enantioselectivity.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile building block for creating complex natural product analogs and specialty chemicals.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or functional modifier for polymers with specific optical or mechanical properties.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Utilized in methodological studies and the discovery of new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hexanone, 4-Hydroxy-3-Methylene-, (-)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	500297-54-1
Molecular Formula	C7H12O2
Molecular Weight	128.17 g/mol
Synonyms	(-)-4-Hydroxy-3-methylene-2-hexanone; (3S)-4-Hydroxy-3-methylen-hexan-2-one; 4-Hydroxy-3-methylen-2-hexanon, (-)-; 2-Hexanone, 4-hydroxy-3-methylene-, (S)-; 4-Hydroxy-3-methylenehexan-2-one; (S)-4-Hydroxy-3-methylenehexan-2-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2-Hexanone, 4-Hydroxy-3-Methylene-, (-)- (9Ci) adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical techniques including chiral HPLC, GC, NMR, and optical rotation measurement. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, enantiomeric excess, and specific test results is 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 (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please inquire.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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