CAS 541-85-5

5-Methyl-3-heptanone

Description:

5-Methyl-3-heptanone, with the CAS number 541-85-5, is a ketone characterized by its seven-carbon chain and a methyl group located at the fifth carbon position. This compound typically appears as a colorless liquid with a pleasant, fruity odor, making it useful in flavoring and fragrance applications. It has a moderate boiling point and is soluble in organic solvents, while being less soluble in water due to its hydrophobic nature. The presence of the carbonyl group (C=O) in its structure contributes to its reactivity, allowing it to participate in various chemical reactions, such as nucleophilic additions. 5-Methyl-3-heptanone is often utilized in organic synthesis and can serve as an intermediate in the production of other chemical compounds. Safety data indicates that it should be handled with care, as it may cause irritation upon contact with skin or eyes and should be used in well-ventilated areas to avoid inhalation of vapors. Overall, its unique structure and properties make it a valuable compound in both industrial and research settings.

Formula: C₈H₁₆O

InChI: InChI=1/C8H16O/c1-4-7(3)6-8(9)5-2/h7H,4-6H2,1-3H3/t7-/m1/s1

InChI key: InChIKey=PSBKJPTZCVYXSD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(C(CC)C)C(CC)=O

Synonyms:

• (5R)-5-methylheptan-3-one
• (5S)-5-methylheptan-3-one
• 2-Methylbutyl ethyl ketone
• 3-Heptanone, 5-Methyl-
• 3-Methyl-5-heptanone
• 5-Methyl-3-heptanon
• 5-Méthyl-3-heptanone
• Ethyl 2-methylbutyl ketone
• NSC 100734
• 5-Methylheptan-3-one
• Ethylamylketone~Ethyl2-methylbutylketone
• ethylsec-amylketone
• AMYL ETHYL KETONE
• ISOAMYL ETHYL KETONE
• METHYL-3-HEPTANONE, 5-(SG)
• 'ETHYL ISOAMYL KETONE'
• 5-Methylheptanone-(3)
• 2-methylbutylethylketone
• Ethyl sec-amyl ketone
• METHYL-3-HEPTANONE, 5-
• ETHYL AMYL KETONE
• ETHYL ISOAMYL KETONE
• 5-Methyl-3-heptanone,96%

5-Methyl-3-heptanone

CAS: 541-85-5

Formula: C₈H₁₆O

Purity: >95.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: Colorless to Almost colorless clear liquid

Molecular weight: 128.22

Ref: 3B-M0335

5-METHYL-3-HEPTANONE

CAS: 541-85-5

Formula: C₈H₁₆O

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 128.2120

Ref: IN-DA003MW0

5-Methylheptan-3-One

CAS: 541-85-5

5-Methylheptan-3-One

Purity: 95%

Molecular weight: 128.21g/mol

Ref: 54-OR1030100

5-Methyl-3-Heptanone

CAS: 541-85-5

5-Methyl-3-Heptanone is a ketone widely used in biochemical experiments and drug synthesis research.

Formula: C₈H₁₆O

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 128.21

Ref: TM-TN3128

5-Methylheptan-3-one

CAS: 541-85-5

Formula: C₈H₁₆O

Purity: 95.0%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 128.215

Ref: 10-F240662

5-Methyl-3-heptanone

Controlled Product

CAS: 541-85-5

Applications 5-Methyl-3-heptanone is a useful intermediate commonly used in synthetic chemistry. 5-Methyl-3-heptanone is naturally used as a sexual pheromone by the Platynereis dumerilli, a marine worm.
Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package
References Do Nascimento, R., et al.: J. Chem. Ecol., 19, 907 (1993); Zeeck, E., et al.: J. Exp. Zoo., 246, 285 (1988)

Formula: C₈H₁₆O

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 128.21

Ref: TR-M312070