3-Octanone

3-Octanone

CAS Number
106-68-3
Molecular Formula
C8H16O

About 3-Octanone

3-Octanone (CAS 106-68-3) has garnered significant attention from North American flavor and fragrance formulation houses looking for high purity fine chemicals that deliver key sensory notes, particularly in reproducing complex mushroom, stone fruit, and dairy profiles. Amyl ethyl ketone is increasingly positioned with...

3-Octanone Specifications

CAS Number
106-68-3
Molecular Formula
C8H16O
Molecular Weight
128.21
IUPAC Name
octan-3-one
Canonical SMILES
CCCCCC(=O)CC
InChI Key
RHLVCLIPMVJYKS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C8H16O/c1-3-5-6-7-8(9)4-2/h3-7H2,1-2H3
EINECS Number
203-423-0
FEMA Number
2803
MDL Number
MFCD00009515
HSN No
28402090
Molecular Weight
128.21
Boiling Point (Experimental)
167.5 °C Press: 760 Tor
Density (Experimental)
0.81777 g/cm³ Temp: 25.00 °C
Hazard Classes and Categories
Flam. Liq. 3 (99.7%)
GHS Hazard Statements
H226 (99.7%): Flammable liquid and vapor

Flavor and Fragrance Industry

A flavoring agent and fragrance ingredient used to impart sweet, herbal, and fruity notes to various products

Solvent

An organic solvent utilized in the formulation of resins, lacquers, and nitrocellulose coatings

Organic Synthesis

A chemical intermediate used as a building block for the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals

Agriculture

A pheromone component or active ingredient used in pest management and insect attractant formulations

3-Octanone FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (evaluation) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks estimated

Delivery Terms

FOB*

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

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