2-Acetylcyclohexanone

Name: 2-Acetylcyclohexanone
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-049694

About 2-Acetylcyclohexanone

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 2-Acetylcyclohexanone, a process intermediate or related compound of N methylpyrrolidone registered under CAS number 874-23-7. Its molecular formula is C8H12O2 and its molecular weight is 140.18 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 2-acetylcyclohexan-1-one. It is also known as 2-Acetyl-1-cyclohexanone or Cyclohexanone, 2-acetyl-.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to N methylpyrrolidone, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer 2-Acetylcyclohexanone in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development

Industries

Related to N methylpyrrolidone

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for N methylpyrrolidone.

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Acetylcyclohexanone
Catalogue No.	VQ-049694
CAS Number	874-23-7
IUPAC name	2-acetylcyclohexan-1-one
Molecular formula	C₈H₁₂O₂
Molecular weight	140.18 g/mol
Exact mass	140.0837
InChIKey	OEKATORRSPXJHE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)C1CCCCC1=O
PubChem CID	13400

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	34.1 Å²
Synonyms	2-Acetyl-1-cyclohexanone, Cyclohexanone, 2-acetyl-, alpha-Acetylcyclohexanone, .alpha.-Acetylcyclohexanone, 1-acetyl-2-oxocyclohexane, Acetylcyclohexanone, acetyl cyclohexanone, 2-acetyl-cyclohexan-1-one

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-Acetylcyclohexanone?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Acetylcyclohexanone is 874-23-7. It is also known as 2-Acetyl-1-cyclohexanone, Cyclohexanone, 2-acetyl-, alpha-Acetylcyclohexanone.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Acetylcyclohexanone?

2-Acetylcyclohexanone has the molecular formula C8H12O2 and a molecular weight of 140.18 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-acetylcyclohexan-1-one.

What is 2-Acetylcyclohexanone used for?

2-Acetylcyclohexanone is supplied as a characterised reference material related to N methylpyrrolidone. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-Acetylcyclohexanone can I order?

We supply 2-Acetylcyclohexanone, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2-Acetylcyclohexanone?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Acetylcyclohexanone 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-Acetylcyclohexanone be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export 2-Acetylcyclohexanone worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.