Description

2-Decanone is a high-purity, medium-chain methyl ketone widely utilized as a versatile intermediate and flavor/fragrance component. Its chemical structure provides excellent solvency and reactivity, making it a valuable building block for synthesis in demanding industrial and fine chemical applications. This product is essential for manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking a reliable, high-quality ketone source.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a key component in creating fruity, waxy, and creamy notes for perfumes, cosmetics, and food flavorings.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a crucial precursor in organic synthesis for producing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other specialty ketones and alcohols.
• Industrial Solvent: Used as a highly volatile solvent for resins, coatings, and in extraction processes where specific solvency properties are required.
• Plasticizer and Lubricant Intermediate: Employed in the manufacture of esters and other derivatives that function as plasticizers or synthetic lubricants.
• Research & Development: Utilized in laboratories as a standard or reagent for chemical research, analytical testing, and method development.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Decanone
CAS No.	693-54-9
Molecular Formula	C10H20O
Molecular Weight	156.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl Octyl Ketone; Decan-2-one; Octyl Methyl Ketone; Capryl Methyl Ketone; Methyl n-Octyl Ketone; MNOK; 2-Oxodecane; FEMA 4274
EINECS	211-764-1

Quality Control

Our 2-Decanone is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We adhere to relevant industry standards, and a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific application requirements.

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 bases and strong oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.424 - 1.428
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.822 - 0.826
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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