Description

Ketene (CAS NO 63-51-4) is a highly reactive gaseous organic compound, serving as a fundamental building block in organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its ability to act as a potent acetylating agent, enabling the efficient production of a wide range of valuable chemical intermediates. This makes it an essential raw material for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop advanced compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key starting material for synthesizing β-lactam antibiotics, vitamins (like Vitamin A), and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, insecticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Acetylation Agent: Employed in the acetylation of alcohols, amines, and other compounds to produce esters, amides, and acetic anhydride derivatives.
• Specialty Chemicals: Intermediate for manufacturing dyes, pigments, fragrances, and flavoring agents.
• Polymer Industry: Serves as a monomer or co-monomer for producing specialized polymers and resins with unique properties.
• Cellulose Acetate Production: Used in processes for manufacturing cellulose acetate, a material for films, fibers, and plastics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ketene
CAS No.	63-51-4
Molecular Formula	C2H2O
Molecular Weight	42.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Keten; Ethenone; Carbomethene; Carbonethene; Keto-ethylene; Oxoethene; Ketene, dimer; Ketenylidene
EINECS	200-556-1

Quality Control

Our Ketene is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We adhere to relevant industry standards and good manufacturing practices (GMP) where applicable. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee product integrity for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its gaseous, highly volatile, and easily oxidized nature, it must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, well-ventilated area away from ignition sources and incompatible materials. Specific pressure and temperature conditions for cylinder storage should be strictly followed as per the safety data sheet.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless gas
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Acetic Anhydride	≤ 0.5%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 100 ppm

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