Isophorone, an α,β-unsaturated cyclic ketone, is used as a precursor to polymers.

Product information

CAS Number: 78-59-1

Molecular Weight: 138.21

Formula: C9H14O

Chemical Name: 3,5,5-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one

Smiles: CC1CC(C)(C)CC(=O)C=1

InChiKey: HJOVHMDZYOCNQW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChi: InChI=1S/C9H14O/c1-7-4-8(10)6-9(2,3)5-7/h4H,5-6H2,1-3H3

Technical Data

Appearance: Solid Power

Purity: ≥98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical or refer to Certificate of Analysis

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and -20 ^oC for 1 year or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Shelf Life: ≥12 months if stored properly.

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 ^oC for 1 month or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Drug Formulation: To be determined

HS Tariff Code: 382200

How to use

In Vitro:

The selective oxidation of isophorone to 4-hydroxisophorone, which is an important flavour and fragrance compound as well as a synthetic intermediate for pigments and drug molecules, is a suitable target for biocatalytic oxidation.

References:

1. Dezvarei S, et al. Stereoselective hydroxylation of isophorone by variants of the cytochromes P450 CYP102A1 and CYP101A1. Enzyme Microb Technol. 2018 Apr;111:29-37.

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