Description

2-Heptanone, 4-Methyl-, (+)- (9Ci) is a high-purity, chiral ketone compound with the CAS number 790248-16-7. This optically active isomer is valued for its role as a versatile chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty fragrance industries who require enantiomerically pure materials for developing active ingredients and high-value compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of enantiomerically pure active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of chiral pesticides, herbicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a precursor for specific, high-value aroma chemicals where stereochemistry influences the scent profile.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for asymmetric synthesis and methodology development.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the production of advanced materials, liquid crystals, and other performance chemicals.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-Heptanone, 4-Methyl-, (+)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	790248-16-7
Molecular Formula	C8H16O
Molecular Weight	128.21 g/mol
Synonyms	(+)-4-Methyl-2-heptanone; (R)-4-Methyl-2-heptanone; (R)-(+)-4-Methyl-2-heptanone; 4-Methylheptan-2-one, (4R)-; 2-Heptanone, 4-methyl-, (R)-; (4R)-4-Methyl-2-heptanone; (R)-4-Methylheptan-2-one; Dextrorotatory 4-Methyl-2-heptanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our chiral chemicals are produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch of 2-Heptanone, 4-Methyl-, (+)- undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity determination by GC or HPLC, to ensure high enantiomeric excess (ee) and chemical purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, optical rotation, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral GC/HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Optical Rotation [α]	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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