Isodehydroacetic acid (CAS 480-65-9): Sourcing & QC Notes for Industrial Chemicals
When people talk about Industrial Chemicals, Isodehydroacetic acid (CAS 480-65-9) comes up almost every time. In our sourcing and QC work the question is rarely “what’s the assay” — it’s “how do I actually use it in my system”. This page walks through that from a practical angle.
Basic specifications
| Name | Isodehydroacetic acid |
|---|---|
| English name | Isodehydroacetic acid |
| CAS No. | 480-65-9 |
| Formula | C8H8O4 |
| Molecular weight | 168.15 g/mol |
| Applications | Industrial Chemicals |
| Standard purity | per batch COA |
| Packaging | confirmed per order |
| Storage | keep sealed in a cool, dry place |
Figures above are published / typical information; final values follow the batch COA and order confirmation.
Key physical data: molecular formula C8H8O4, molecular weight 168.15 g/mol, CAS 480-65-9. These are published physical properties; purity and packaging follow the batch COA and order confirmation.
Let’s get the mechanism first
This is the part that’s most counter-intuitive:
Industrially, the value of Isodehydroacetic acid (CAS 480-65-9) is rarely on the spec sheet — it is whether it stably meets your process window. In Industrial Chemicals, its purity, impurity profile and batch consistency usually matter more than a single ‘assay’ number, because what really moves the finished result is often the ignored impurities and physical properties. Comparable grades:
- 2,6-Dimethoxyphenol (CAS 91-10-1)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Methyl phenethyl ether (CAS 3558-60-9)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Rotundone (CAS 14765-30-1)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Ammonium bromide (CAS 12124-97-9)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Acetylsalicylic acid (CAS 50-78-2)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Aluminium stearate (CAS 637-12-7)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Acetic acid,sodium salt trihydrate (CAS 6131-90-4)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Albuterol sulfate (CAS 51022-70-9)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
Key selection dimensions
- The one I weigh most: Define the end use and process window first, then work back to required purity and impurity limits — not the other way around.
- Check compatibility with other materials in the system; run a trial when unsure.
- Match packaging and feeding method to on-site equipment so the material is usable on arrival.
- Retain samples of critical lots and run third-party checks; do not rely on the supplier COA alone.
Mistakes people make
Comparing price but not impurity profile: same assay with different impurities can yield wildly different results.
Skipping samples and scaling up: going straight to volume most often fails on compatibility.
Ignoring transport and storage: most ‘arrived-dead’ cases trace back to loose handling.
Questions we often get
Where is Isodehydroacetic acid mainly used?
Mostly in Industrial Chemicals-related processes and formulations; the exact use depends on the finished product and process requirements.
How do I judge whether the specification fits?
State the use, process window and critical limits so the supplier can recommend a grade; when unsure, validate with a trial first.
Which quality documents come with Isodehydroacetic acid?
A COA per batch, with MSDS / technical data sheet and third-party tests available on request; tell us at enquiry if a specific standard must be met.
Related products worth a look
- Methyl phenethyl ether (CAS 3558-60-9)
- Rotundone (CAS 14765-30-1)
- Ammonium bromide (CAS 12124-97-9)
- Acetylsalicylic acid (CAS 50-78-2)
- Aluminium stearate (CAS 637-12-7)
- Acetic acid,sodium salt trihydrate (CAS 6131-90-4)
See site search for Isodehydroacetic acid or browse the Organic Chemicals directory.
Procurement contact
Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd. supplies chemical raw materials and fine chemicals; a COA ships with every batch, with MSDS and technical data sheets available on request. In your enquiry include product name, CAS, target purity and packaging, and we will provide documents and a quote to the relevant standard.
Contact: info@591daili.com | +86-18553102138
Note: This page is for industrial raw-material technical discussion only. Products are supplied for industrial and research use, not for consumer or medical use. Drinking-water, food, cosmetic or pharmaceutical applications must meet applicable regulations and customer standards; specifications, compliance documents and transport requirements follow the batch COA and order confirmation.