3-Methylnonane-2,4-dione (Mixture of isomers)

• CAT Number: R060852
• CAS Number: 113486-29-6
• Molecular Formula: C10H18O2
• Molecular Weight: 170.25
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 3-Methyl-2,4-nonanedione; 3-Methylnonan-2,4-dione
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 3-methylnonane-2,4-dione
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H18O2/c1-4-5-6-7-10(12)8(2)9(3)11/h8H,4-7H2,1-3H3
• InChIKey: BGVBGAIWXAXBLP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCCCC(=O)C(C)C(=O)C

3-Methylnonane-2,4-dione(CAT: R060852) is an organic compound featuring a diketone structure with methyl substitution on a nine-carbon backbone. This compound is of interest in organic synthesis and chemical research due to its functional groups, which make it reactive in various chemical reactions, such as condensation and nucleophilic addition. It can be used as an intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in the creation of fragrances, flavors, or other specialized chemicals. The diketone structure may also be of interest in studies involving chelation or catalysis, as diketones can form coordination complexes with metals.