Description

2-Isopropyl-5-oxohexanal (CAS No. 15303-46-5) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₉H₁₆O₂. This versatile aldehyde-ketone hybrid is widely utilized in synthetic organic chemistry, pharmaceutical research, and fragrance development. Its unique structure, featuring both an aldehyde and a ketone functional group, makes it a valuable intermediate for complex molecular transformations. Available in >95% purity (GC), this compound is supplied in rigorously tested batches with full analytical documentation including GC/MS, NMR, and HPLC data. Proper storage at 2-8°C under inert atmosphere is recommended to maintain stability. Suitable for use in Grignard reactions, aldol condensations, and reductive amination protocols. Offered in convenient packaging options from 100mg to 10kg scale with custom synthesis available.

Properties

• CAS Number: 15303-46-5
• Complexity: 138
• IUPAC Name: 2-isopropyl-5-oxo-hexanal
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H16O2/c1-7(2)9(6-10)5-4-8(3)11/h6-7,9H,4-5H2,1-3H3
• InChI Key: JUZXYQBZHRMZNQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 156.115029749
• Molecular Formula: C9H16O2
• Molecular Weight: 156.22
• SMILES: CC(C)C(CCC(=O)C)C=O
• Topological: 34.1
• Monoisotopic Mass: 156.115029749
• Synonyms: 2-Isopropyl-5-oxohexanal, 15303-46-5, 5-oxo-2-propan-2-ylhexanal, DTXSID30336940, DTXCID00288028, juzxyqbzhrmznq-uhfffaoysa-n, 5-oxo-2-isopropylhexanal, Hexanal,2-(1-methylethyl)-5-oxo-, starbld0004636, SCHEMBL11798987, 5-oxo-2-(propan-2-yl)hexanal, AKOS030255141, NS00113888, 2-(1-Methylethyl)-5-oxohexanal; 2-Isopropyl-5-ketohexanal; 2-Isopropyl-5-oxohexanal

Application

2-Isopropyl-5-oxohexanal serves as a key building block in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical intermediates. The compound’s reactive aldehyde group enables condensation reactions for creating carbon-carbon bonds. Researchers utilize this chemical in fragrance chemistry to develop woody, amber-like scent profiles. Its bifunctional nature allows for sequential reaction strategies in multi-step syntheses.

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