2,6-Dimethyl-4-heptanone

2,6-Dimethyl-4-heptanone is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a mild, camphor-like odor and moderate volatility; it has a boiling point of approximately 165–167 °C and is insoluble in water but miscible with common organic solvents. It is a branched aliphatic ketone classified as an organic chemical intermediate. Primarily used in the synthesis of specialty fragrances and flavor compounds—particularly as a precursor to ionones and related terpenoid derivatives—it serves as a key building block in fine chemical manufacturing. Its main application areas include fragrance ingredients for perfumery and personal care products, as well as select pharmaceutical intermediates where controlled steric and electronic properties are required.

Diisobutyl ketone is used as a solvent fornitrocellulose, lacquers, and synthetic resins;in organic syntheses.
colourless liquid

This chemical is included in Basic Chemicals - Phenols & Ketones. See more about what is 2,6-Dimethyl-4-heptanone and 2,6-Dimethyl-4-heptanone SDS information.

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