Which specification points matter when purchasing 6-Methyl-4-oxoheptanal for synthesis?

Confirm identity against 6-Methyl-4-oxoheptanal, chromatographic assay, related carbonyl compounds, water, color or appearance, residual solvents, storage temperature and any stabilizer declaration. Because the molecule contains both aldehyde and ketone functions, qualify the actual batch in the downstream reaction and follow the current supplier SDS for handling.

6-Methyl-4-oxoheptanal CAS 66471-61-2

6-Methyl-4-oxoheptanal (CAS 66471-61-2), also called 4-Oxo-6-methylheptanal, is a keto-aldehyde intermediate with both aldehyde and ketone groups for research, synthetic-route development and project-specific synthesis. Identity, assay, water content, oxidation or condensation by-products, physical form and storage conditions are key specification points. COA, TDS and SDS are available for specification review and handling guidance.

CAS: 66471-61-2
Synonyms: 6-Methyl-4-oxoheptanal, 4-Oxo-6-methylheptanal, 6-Methyl-4-oxo-heptanal
Einecs: Not confirmed; verify supplier SDS
Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₄O₂
Grade: Specified by identity, chromatographic assay, water, oxidation or condensation products and physical form; see the current COA.
Package: Confirm container, light or moisture protection, net weight, storage and transport against the current COA and SDS.

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1 Identity and physicochemical profile

2 Applications and grade selection

3 Storage and handling

4 Safety, documentation and procurement

Identity and physicochemical profile

Item	Technical guidance
Product identity	6-Methyl-4-oxoheptanal
CAS number	66471-61-2
Formula / molecular weight	C₈H₁₄O₂ / 142.20 g/mol
Functional groups	One aldehyde and one ketone group in a branched aliphatic chain
Commercial status	Research or project intermediate with supplier-specific assay, physical form and impurity limits
Key controls	Identity, chromatographic assay, water, oxidation or condensation products, physical form and storage history

Applications and grade selection

6-Methyl-4-oxoheptanal is evaluated as a bifunctional building block in controlled research and fine-chemical route-development projects. Its aldehyde and ketone groups provide two reactive carbonyl sites.

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Storage and handling

Keep the supplied container tightly closed under the temperature, light and atmosphere conditions stated in the current documentation. Minimize unnecessary air exposure and follow the exact instructions for sampling, equilibration and use.

Safety, documentation and procurement

Handle as a reactive research intermediate using suitable gloves, eye protection and ventilation according to the current SDS and site assessment. A quotation should state the reaction, specification, quantity, packaging, destination and documentation needs.

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Which specification points matter when purchasing 6-Methyl-4-oxoheptanal for synthesis?

A: Confirm identity against 6-Methyl-4-oxoheptanal, chromatographic assay, related carbonyl compounds, water, color or appearance, residual solvents, storage temperature and any stabilizer declaration. Because the molecule contains both aldehyde and ketone functions, qualify the actual batch in the downstream reaction and follow the current supplier SDS for handling.

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