Description

4-Methyl-4-Phenylpentan-2-One is a high-purity organic ketone compound with the CAS registry number 7403-42-1. This specialty chemical serves as a versatile intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its defined molecular structure. It is primarily sought by research and development laboratories and fine chemical manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the production of complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Serves as a crucial starting material or intermediate in academic and industrial R&D for novel compound libraries.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for the synthesis of specific aroma chemicals and fragrance components.
• Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and resins.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Supplied as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methyl-4-Phenylpentan-2-One
CAS No.	7403-42-1
Molecular Formula	C12H16O
Molecular Weight	176.26 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-4-phenylpentan-2-one; 4-Phenyl-4-methylpentan-2-one; 2-Pentanone, 4-methyl-4-phenyl-; 4-Methyl-4-phenyl-2-pentanone; Isobutyl phenyl ketone; 1,1-Dimethyl-3-phenylacetone; β,β-Dimethyl-β-phenylacetone; NSC 404099
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Quality Control

Our 4-Methyl-4-Phenylpentan-2-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistent identity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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