Description

2-Methyl-4-heptanone is a versatile aliphatic ketone solvent with a distinct odor, widely recognized by its CAS number 626-33-5. It serves as a high-performance intermediate and solvent, valued for its ability to dissolve a wide range of organic materials and its favorable evaporation profile. This chemical is essential for manufacturers in the coatings, agrochemical, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors seeking reliable and effective solvent solutions.

Application

• Solvent for Coatings and Inks: Used as an active solvent in industrial paint formulations, lacquers, and printing inks due to its good solvency for resins and moderate evaporation rate.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in organic synthesis, particularly for the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and flavor/fragrance compounds.
• Extraction Agent: Employed in liquid-liquid extraction processes for the purification and separation of organic compounds in various chemical manufacturing workflows.
• Reaction Medium: Acts as an inert and stable solvent for a variety of chemical reactions, including Grignard reactions, condensations, and reductions.
• Cleaning and Degreasing Formulations: A component in industrial cleaning products designed to remove oils, greases, and other organic contaminants from metal parts and surfaces.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Used in trace amounts as a flavoring agent or fragrance component, contributing green, fruity, or earthy notes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-4-heptanone
CAS No.	626-33-5
Molecular Formula	C8H16O
Molecular Weight	128.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl amyl ketone; Isobutyl propyl ketone; 4-Methyl-2-heptanone; 2-Methylheptan-4-one; MAK; Isoamyl methyl ketone; Propyl isobutyl ketone; Amyl methyl ketone
EINECS	210-941-1

Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-4-heptanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with product specifications meeting or exceeding standard industrial grade requirements. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and key physical parameters is supplied with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your process specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.815 - 0.820
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.410 - 1.415
Boiling Point	160 - 165 °C
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.2%
Acidity (as Acetic Acid)	≤ 0.05%

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