Description

3,3-Dimethyl-2-butanone is a highly volatile ketone solvent with a distinct pinacolone structure. This compound matters for its excellent solvency power and utility as a versatile chemical intermediate in organic synthesis. Industries requiring high-performance solvents or specialty chemical building blocks, such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fragrance manufacturing, will find this product essential.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Solvent for High-Performance Coatings & Resins: An effective solvent for cellulose esters, acrylics, and other polymer systems requiring rapid evaporation.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Serves as a precursor or solvent in the creation of specific aromatic compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various reactions, including Grignard reactions and as a methylating agent.
• Laboratory Research & Development: Used as a specialty solvent and reagent in R&D settings for chemical discovery.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3-Dimethyl-2-butanone
CAS No.	75-97-8
Molecular Formula	C6H12O
Molecular Weight	100.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Pinacolone; tert-Butyl methyl ketone; Methyl tert-butyl ketone; 3,3-Dimethylbutan-2-one; 2-Butanone, 3,3-dimethyl-; 1,1-Dimethylethyl methyl ketone; 3,3-Dimethyl-2-oxobutane
EINECS	200-920-4

Quality Control

Our 3,3-Dimethyl-2-butanone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC assay and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.395 - 1.400
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.800 - 0.810

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