3-Octen-2-one

Ref. 3D-BAA66944

Product Information

• Name: 3-Octen-2-one
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3-Octen-2-one is an organic compound that belongs to the class of ketones. It is a colorless liquid with a strong odor. 3-Octen-2-one has been shown to be a possible precursor in the synthesis of the natural product astragali radix, which has been found to have antiinflammatory, antispasmodic, and antiviral properties. The most common route for the synthesis of 3-octen-2-one is by acid catalyzed dehydration of octanal. This reaction takes place in two steps: first, octanal reacts with hydrochloric acid to produce 2-octanol; second, this intermediate reacts with water to form 3-octen-2-one. A number of other reactions are also possible for this chemical including esterification and oxidation reactions. The carbonyl group in 3-octen-2-one can react with an alcohol or amine group from another molecule to form

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 126.2 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₁₄O
• Purity: Min. 95%