2,6-Dimethylcyclohexanone

Name: 2,6-Dimethylcyclohexanone
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-050173

About 2,6-Dimethylcyclohexanone

2,6-Dimethylcyclohexanone (CAS 2816-57-1) is a carbonyl building block offered by Vaqora Chemicals. The compound has the formula C8H14O, corresponding to a molecular weight of 126.2 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2,6-dimethylcyclohexan-1-one. Common synonyms include Cyclohexanone, 2,6-dimethyl- and 2,6-Dimethylcyclohexanone cis + trans.

Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Key uses span organic synthesis, condensation and reductive amination and API intermediates. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Condensation & reductive amination
API intermediates

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2,6-Dimethylcyclohexanone
Catalogue No.	VQ-050173
CAS Number	2816-57-1
IUPAC name	2,6-dimethylcyclohexan-1-one
Molecular formula	C₈H₁₄O
Molecular weight	126.2 g/mol
Exact mass	126.1045
InChIKey	AILVYPLQKCQNJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1CCCC(C1=O)C
PubChem CID	17780

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	2.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	17.1 Å²
Synonyms	Cyclohexanone, 2,6-dimethyl-, 2,6-Dimethylcyclohexanone cis + trans, 2,6-Dimethylcyclohexanone,c&t, Cyclohexanone, 2,6-dimethyl-(8CI), Cyclohexanone, 2,6-dimethyl-(8CI)(9CI), Cyclohexanone,6-dimethyl-, 2,6-dimethyl-cyclohexan-1-one, 2,6-Dimethylcyclohexanone, cis + trans, Cyclohexanone, 2,6-dimethyl- (8CI)(9CI)

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapor

Precautionary statements: P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P280, P303 + P361 + P353, P370 + P378, P403 + P235, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 2,6-Dimethylcyclohexanone?

The CAS Registry Number of 2,6-Dimethylcyclohexanone is 2816-57-1. It is also known as Cyclohexanone, 2,6-dimethyl-, 2,6-Dimethylcyclohexanone cis + trans, 2,6-Dimethylcyclohexanone,c&t.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2,6-Dimethylcyclohexanone?

2,6-Dimethylcyclohexanone has the molecular formula C8H14O and a molecular weight of 126.2 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2,6-dimethylcyclohexan-1-one.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2,6-Dimethylcyclohexanone can I order?

We supply 2,6-Dimethylcyclohexanone, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2,6-Dimethylcyclohexanone?

Yes. Every lot of 2,6-Dimethylcyclohexanone is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 2,6-Dimethylcyclohexanone be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2,6-Dimethylcyclohexanone is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.