Description

1-(2,4,5-Trimethyl-Phenyl)-Propan-1-One is a specialized aromatic ketone compound that serves as a crucial intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique trimethyl-substituted phenyl structure makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules with specific steric and electronic properties. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

This chemical intermediate is utilized in a variety of sophisticated synthetic pathways. Key application areas include:

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a sterically hindered aromatic moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where its structure can influence biological activity and selectivity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for dyes, pigments, and specialty polymers that benefit from its substituted benzophenone core.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Employed in the research and development of novel electron-transport or host materials for electronic displays.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful in organometallic chemistry for creating tailored phosphine or N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Can be used in the synthesis of musky or amber-type fragrance components due to its aromatic ketone functionality.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2,4,5-Trimethyl-Phenyl)-Propan-1-One
CAS No.	71209-72-8
Molecular Formula	C12H16O
Molecular Weight	176.26 g/mol
Synonyms	Propiophenone, 2',4',5'-trimethyl-; 2,4,5-Trimethylpropiophenone; 1-Propanone, 1-(2,4,5-trimethylphenyl)-; 2,4,5-Trimethylphenyl ethyl ketone; Trimethylpropiophenone; NSC 406916; 1-(2,4,5-Trimethylphenyl)-1-propanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(2,4,5-Trimethyl-Phenyl)-Propan-1-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We provide material that meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available for every batch upon request, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your project specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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