Description

4-Methyl-2-Nonanone is a high-purity ketone compound, valued for its unique organoleptic properties and utility as a versatile chemical intermediate. This product is essential for industries requiring specific fragrance profiles or precise synthetic building blocks. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical sectors.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Used as a key component in creating fruity, waxy, or green olfactory notes for perfumes, cosmetics, and personal care products.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Solvent for Specialty Applications: Employed as a solvent in formulations requiring specific evaporation rates and solvency power, such as in coatings or specialty inks.
• Research and Development: Used in R&D laboratories for method development, analytical standards, and exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Can be utilized as an intermediate or co-formulant in the production of pesticides and herbicides.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methyl-2-Nonanone
CAS No.	67639-92-3
Molecular Formula	C10H20O
Molecular Weight	156.27 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methylnonan-2-one; 2-Nonanone, 4-methyl-; Isobutyl Amyl Ketone; 4-Methyl-2-oxononane; FEMA 3765; Isobutyl pentyl ketone; 2-Amyl isobutyl ketone
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Quality Control

Our 4-Methyl-2-Nonanone is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing including GC, IR, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.420 - 1.425
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.815 - 0.825
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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