Description

2-Methylcyclotetradecanone is a high-purity macrocyclic ketone of significant interest in the fragrance and flavor industry. This compound serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate and building block for creating complex musky and woody odor profiles. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers of fine fragrances, personal care products, and specialty aroma chemicals for its unique organoleptic properties and structural versatility.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Synthesis: A key intermediate in the production of high-value macrocyclic musks and other specialty aroma molecules.
• Perfumery: Used as a building block to create novel, long-lasting woody, musky, and amber notes in fine fragrances and personal care products.
• Chemical Research: Serves as a valuable starting material or reference standard in organic synthesis and the development of new fragrance compounds.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of complex macrocyclic structures for various industrial and research applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methylcyclotetradecanone
CAS No.	75311-77-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₂₈O
Molecular Weight	224.38 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyltetradecanone; 2-Methylcyclotetradecan-1-one; Musk Ketone Intermediate; Cyclotetradecanone, 2-methyl-; Exaltone derivative
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methylcyclotetradecanone is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including GC and GC-MS analysis, to verify identity and purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.890 - 0.910
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.470 - 1.480

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