Description

Hept-5-En-2-One is a versatile, highly volatile aliphatic ketone with an unsaturated carbon chain. This compound is valued as a key intermediate and building block in organic synthesis, particularly for the production of flavors, fragrances, and specialty chemicals. It is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical industries seeking to create complex molecular structures.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of various fruity and green aroma compounds.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile reagent in Michael additions, cyclization reactions, and other carbon-carbon bond-forming processes.
• Specialty Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of agrochemicals, polymer modifiers, and other high-value fine chemicals.
• Research and Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hept-5-En-2-One
CAS No.	6714-00-7
Molecular Formula	C7H12O
Molecular Weight	112.17 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Hepten-2-one; Allylacetone; 1-Buten-4-one, 1-methyl-; 2-Hepten-5-one; Methyl allyl acetone; 5-Hepten-2-one, 6-methyl-; 2-Oxohept-5-ene
EINECS	229-778-1

Quality Control

Our Hept-5-En-2-One is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including GC, IR, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed 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. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term preservation. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.420 - 1.425
Density (20°C)	0.845 - 0.855 g/mL

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