Description

7-Ethyl-2-Methylundec-2-En-4-One is a high-purity, highly volatile ketone compound with a distinctive, powerful odor profile. This chemical is valued for its role as a key fragrance and flavor intermediate, providing unique woody, amber, and musky olfactory notes. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance (F&F), cosmetics, and fine chemical synthesis industries for creating sophisticated aroma compounds.

Application

• Fragrance Formulation: As a core ingredient in perfumes, colognes, and personal care products to impart long-lasting woody, amber, or musk accords.
• Flavor Enhancement: Used in trace amounts to create complex, savory, or tobacco-like notes in specialty food and beverage flavorings.
• Cosmetic Ingredients: Incorporated into soaps, lotions, and detergents as a fragrance component with good stability.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile chiral building block or intermediate in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules for pharmaceuticals or agrochemicals.
• Aromatherapy & Home Fragrance: Used in the production of essential oil blends, diffuser oils, and scented candles for its potent and diffusive character.
• Industrial Deodorants: Employed in masking agents for industrial processes or consumer products requiring strong, pleasant odor profiles.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Ethyl-2-Methylundec-2-En-4-One
CAS No.	68833-92-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₂₆O
Molecular Weight	210.36 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-7-ethylundec-2-en-4-one; 7-Ethyl-2-methyl-2-undecen-4-one; Ethyl Methyl Undecenone; (E/Z)-7-Ethyl-2-methylundec-2-en-4-one; Amberketone; Amber Ketone; Woody Ketone; CAS 68833-92-1
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Quality Control

Our 7-Ethyl-2-Methylundec-2-En-4-One is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC and GC-MS, to ensure high purity, consistent odor profile, and batch-to-batch reliability critical for fragrance applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, isomer ratio, and physical properties are provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at 15-25°C. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Isomer Ratio (E/Z)	As per customer requirement
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.450 - 1.460
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.850 - 0.870
Odor	Characteristic woody, amber, musky

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