Description

4,4-Dimethyl-Hex-5-En-3-One is a specialized organic compound featuring a ketone functional group adjacent to an alkene and two methyl groups, creating a unique steric and electronic profile. This structure makes it a valuable versatile building block and intermediate for synthesizing more complex molecules in fine chemical and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries for constructing specific carbon frameworks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing specific branched alkene-ketone motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced crop protection agents and pesticides, where its structure can contribute to specific biological activity.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing aroma chemicals and specialty odorants, leveraging its carbonyl and unsaturated backbone.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial research for Diels-Alder reactions, Michael additions, and other carbon-carbon bond-forming transformations.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of novel polymers with tailored properties.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Supplied to analytical laboratories for use as a high-purity calibration standard in chromatographic analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4-Dimethyl-Hex-5-En-3-One
CAS No.	78186-80-8
Molecular Formula	C8H14O
Molecular Weight	126.20 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Hexen-3-one, 4,4-dimethyl-; 4,4-Dimethyl-5-hexen-3-one; 4,4-Dimethylhex-5-en-3-one; 3-Hexen-2-one, 5,5-dimethyl- (related isomer); Unsaturated ketone C8
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Quality Control

Our production of 4,4-Dimethyl-Hex-5-En-3-One adheres to stringent internal quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to verify identity and quantify impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all relevant specifications is provided with every shipment. We support cGMP and ISO quality management principles for research and industrial-grade materials.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere to preserve purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
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.