Description

2-Methylenehexanal is a versatile, highly reactive alpha,β-unsaturated aldehyde that serves as a critical building block in organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an aldehyde group and an exocyclic methylene unit, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to construct key scaffolds and introduce functional diversity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring aldehyde or alkene functionalization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced crop protection agents, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a building block for creating specific aldehydic and green notes in high-value aroma chemicals.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a cross-linking agent or a monomer in specialty polymer formulations to alter material properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions, Michael additions, and other cyclization processes to construct complex heterocycles and carbocycles.
• Chemical Research: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reaction methodologies and catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Methylenehexanal
CAS No.	1070-66-2
Molecular Formula	C7H12O
Molecular Weight	112.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methylenehexanal; 2-Methylenehexanaldehyde; Hexanal, 2-methylene-; 2-Methylidenehexanal; 2-Ethylidenepentanal; 1070-66-2 (CAS RN)
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methylenehexanal is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods (IR, NMR), to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to minimize degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.