Description

1,3-Cyclononanedione (CAS NO 6518-04-3) is a versatile cyclic diketone building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique nine-membered ring structure and reactive carbonyl groups make it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and chemical manufacturers specializing in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for macrocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific cyclic ketone frameworks.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing specialized chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Materials Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, polymers, and novel organic frameworks due to its rigid, conjugated backbone potential.
• Flavor and Fragrance Chemistry: Utilized in the synthesis of complex musk analogs and other macrocyclic aroma compounds.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A fundamental reagent for methodological studies in ring-expansion reactions and carbonyl chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Cyclononanedione
CAS No.	6518-04-3
Molecular Formula	C9H14O2
Molecular Weight	154.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclononane-1,3-dione; 1,3-Diketocyclononane; Nonane-1,3-dione, cyclic; 1,3-Cyclononanedione; 6518-04-3
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,3-Cyclononanedione is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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