Description

3-Hexanone, 4-Chloro-2,2-Dimethyl- is a specialized chlorinated ketone building block with unique steric and electronic properties. This compound matters as a versatile intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules in fine chemical and pharmaceutical research, offering a reactive carbonyl group adjacent to a hindered, chlorine-substituted carbon center. Industries that need it include pharmaceutical R&D for active ingredient synthesis, agrochemical manufacturers developing novel crop protection agents, and specialty chemical producers creating advanced materials and performance chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the multi-step synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring halogenated, sterically hindered motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the chloro and ketone functionalities are leveraged for bioactivity.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Acts as a precursor for various organic transformations, including Grignard reactions, reductions, and nucleophilic substitutions, in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions or as a scaffold for catalyst design due to its distinct molecular shape.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for the synthesis of complex aroma chemicals, where modified ketone structures are valued.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with specific thermal or chemical resistance properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Hexanone, 4-Chloro-2,2-Dimethyl-
CAS No.	812640-60-1
Molecular Formula	C8H15ClO
Molecular Weight	162.66 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Chloro-2,2-dimethyl-3-hexanone; 4-Chloro-2,2-dimethylhexan-3-one; 2,2-Dimethyl-4-chloro-3-hexanone; 3-Hexanone, 4-chloro-2,2-dimethyl-; 4-Chloro-2,2-dimethyl-3-oxohexane
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Quality Control

Our 3-Hexanone, 4-Chloro-2,2-Dimethyl- is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, detailing specifications such as assay (by GC/HPLC), identity confirmation (by IR/GC-MS), and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our customers in regulated industries.

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 bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Containers should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.98 - 1.02

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