Description

6-Heptenoic Acid is a versatile seven-carbon unsaturated carboxylic acid featuring a terminal double bond, making it a valuable building block in organic synthesis. This compound is prized for its bifunctional reactivity, allowing it to serve as a precursor for a wide range of fine chemicals and advanced materials. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to introduce carboxylic acid functionality and olefinic handles into complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key starting material for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly those requiring a carboxylic acid moiety for conjugation or a terminal alkene for further functionalization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, where its structure can be incorporated into bioactive molecules.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or co-monomer in the production of specialty polymers, coatings, and adhesives, imparting flexibility and cross-linking sites via the double bond.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: A fundamental substrate in metathesis reactions (e.g., ring-closing metathesis) and other transition metal-catalyzed processes to construct complex cyclic and acyclic structures.
• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: Utilized as a precursor for the synthesis of specific aroma chemicals and flavoring agents due to its ability to form various esters and derivatives.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Heptenoic Acid
CAS No.	1119-60-4
Molecular Formula	C7H12O2
Molecular Weight	128.17 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Heptenoic Acid; 5-Hexene-1-carboxylic Acid; Hept-6-enoic Acid; 6-Heptensaeure; 1119-60-4; 6-Heptenic Acid; Vinylacetic acid, homologue; 5-Hexenecarboxylic Acid
EINECS	214-277-8

Quality Control

Our 6-Heptenoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to air and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.445
Density (20°C)	0.94 - 0.97 g/mL

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