Description

Hexamethylacetone is a high-purity, specialty ketone compound, also known as pinacolone, with the CAS number 815-24-7. It serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its unique steric and electronic properties. This chemical is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries, where it is used to synthesize complex molecules, active ingredients, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: A key starting material in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators due to its reactivity as a ketone building block.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the creation of specialty chemicals, including flavors, fragrances, and advanced polymer precursors.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a crucial reagent in Grignard reactions, alkylation processes, and the synthesis of tertiary alcohols and other functional groups.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Coordination Chemistry: Serves as a ligand precursor in organometallic chemistry and catalyst design.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexamethylacetone
CAS No.	815-24-7
Molecular Formula	C7H14O
Molecular Weight	114.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Pinacolone; tert-Butyl methyl ketone; 3,3-Dimethyl-2-butanone; 2,2-Dimethyl-3-butanone; Methyl tert-butyl ketone; 1,1,1-Trimethylacetone; Pinacolin; 3,3-Dimethylbutan-2-one
EINECS	212-421-2

Quality Control

Our Hexamethylacetone is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring the material meets the rigorous standards required for synthesis and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.395 - 1.405
Density (20°C)	0.80 - 0.83 g/mL

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