Description

4-(2,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-3-Hexanone is a specialized organic ketone compound featuring a dimethoxyphenyl substituent. This structural motif makes it a valuable intermediate in fine chemical synthesis, particularly for creating complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments engaged in pharmaceutical development, agrochemical research, and advanced material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring a dimethoxybenzene core structure.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development and experimental production of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile precursor for synthesizing more complex ketones, alcohols, and heterocyclic compounds in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Material Science: Potential intermediate in the creation of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials due to its aromatic and ketone functionalities.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: May be utilized in the research phase for developing new synthetic aroma chemicals with unique olfactory properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(2,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-3-Hexanone
CAS No.	6628-89-3
Molecular Formula	C14H20O3
Molecular Weight	236.31 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Hexanone, 4-(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-; 4-(2,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)hexan-3-one; 2',4'-Dimethoxybutyrophenone; 4-(2,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-3-oxohexane; Butyrophenone, 2',4'-dimethoxy-; 1-(2,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-1-butanone (related structure)
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Quality Control

Our production of 4-(2,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-3-Hexanone adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 95.0% (Standard Grade)
Water Content	≤ 0.5%

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