Description

6,8-Dimethyl-5-Nonen-2-One is a high-purity, unsaturated ketone with a distinctive fruity, floral, and slightly green aroma profile. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile fragrance and flavor intermediate, offering unique organoleptic properties to complex formulations. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, and fine chemical synthesis industries for creating sophisticated scent and taste profiles.

Application

• Fragrance Ingredient: A key intermediate for creating complex, long-lasting floral and fruity notes in perfumes, colognes, and personal care products.
• Flavoring Agent: Used in the synthesis of flavor compounds to impart fruity nuances to food and beverage products.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a valuable building block in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other specialty chemicals.
• Aroma Chemical Production: An essential raw material for producing advanced aroma chemicals used in household and industrial products.
• Research & Development: Utilized in R&D laboratories for studying ketone chemistry and developing new fragrance molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	6,8-Dimethyl-5-Nonen-2-One
CAS No.	689-39-4
Molecular Formula	C11H20O
Molecular Weight	168.28 g/mol
Synonyms	6,8-Dimethylnon-5-en-2-one; 5-Nonen-2-one, 6,8-dimethyl-; 6,8-Dimethyl-5-nonen-2-on; FEMA 3969; (E)-6,8-Dimethyl-5-nonen-2-one; (Z)-6,8-Dimethyl-5-nonen-2-one; Unsaturated Ketone (C11)
EINECS	211-709-7

Quality Control

Our 6,8-Dimethyl-5-Nonen-2-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing key parameters such as identity, assay, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with industry standards for fragrance and flavor ingredients, ensuring reliability for your critical formulations.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.450 - 1.455
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.850 - 0.860

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