Description

3-Methyl-2,4-Pentanedione is a versatile diketone compound with a distinctive chemical structure. It serves as a valuable intermediate and chelating agent in advanced chemical synthesis and material science. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking high-purity building blocks for complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
• Metal Chelation & Catalysis: Functions as a ligand for metal ions, forming complexes used in homogeneous catalysis and material deposition processes.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Employed as a building block for creating specific aroma chemicals due to its diketone functionality.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Utilized in cross-linking reactions and as a modifier to enhance the properties of specialty polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a standard or reagent in organic synthesis and methodological studies in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyl-2,4-Pentanedione
CAS No.	815-57-6
Molecular Formula	C6H10O2
Molecular Weight	114.14 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methylpentane-2,4-dione; Acetyl isobutyryl methane; 2,4-Pentanedione, 3-methyl-; Isobutyrylacetone; 3-Methylacetylacetone; 3-Methyl-2,4-dioxopentane; Methyl pentanedione
EINECS	212-420-2

Quality Control

Our 3-Methyl-2,4-Pentanedione is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.440 - 1.444
Density (20°C)	0.95 - 0.97 g/mL

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