Description

Heptane-2,4-Dione is a high-purity diketone compound, also known as 2,4-Heptanedione. This versatile chemical intermediate is valued for its specific reactivity and utility in advanced organic synthesis. It serves as a critical building block for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop complex molecular structures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Employed in the creation of specific flavoring agents and aroma chemicals due to its diketone structure.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand: Acts as a chelating agent or ligand precursor in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalyst systems.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Utilized in cross-linking reactions and as a modifier to alter polymer properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a versatile reagent for condensation, cyclization, and acetylation reactions in research and development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Heptane-2,4-Dione
CAS No.	7307-02-0
Molecular Formula	C7H12O2
Molecular Weight	128.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Heptanedione; 1-Acetylpentan-3-one; Acetyl valeryl methane; Heptane-2,4-dione; 2,4-Dioxoheptane; Valerylacetone; 3-Acetylpentan-2-one; 3-Pentanone, 1-acetyl-
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Quality Control

Our Heptane-2,4-Dione is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure it meets high-purity standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Due to its properties, it is recommended to handle and store under an inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

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 (n20D)	1.425 - 1.435
Density (g/mL, 20°C)	0.920 - 0.940

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