Description

2,4,6-Octatrienedioic Acid, 1,8-Diethyl Ester is a specialized organic compound belonging to the class of conjugated triene diesters. This chemical serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on developing novel polymers, specialty chemicals, and functional materials.

Application

• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: A key precursor for the synthesis of complex natural product analogs and novel molecular architectures.
• Polymer & Material Science: Used as a monomer or co-monomer in the development of specialty polymers with unique optical or electronic properties.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Employed in medicinal chemistry for the construction of pharmacologically active scaffolds and drug discovery programs.
• Agrochemical Development: Acts as a building block in the synthesis of new active ingredients and plant growth regulators.
• Dye & Pigment Chemistry: Utilized in the synthesis of conjugated organic dyes and pigments due to its extended pi-system.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a reagent for methodological development and exploration of new chemical reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4,6-Octatrienedioic Acid, 1,8-Diethyl Ester
CAS No.	1441-58-3
Molecular Formula	C14H18O4
Molecular Weight	250.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Diethyl 2,4,6-Octatrienedioate; 1,8-Diethyl Octa-2,4,6-trienedioate; Diethyl Octatrienedioate; 2,4,6-Octatrienedioic Acid Diethyl Ester; Ethyl 2,4,6-Octatrienedioate; Octatrienedioic Acid Diethyl Ester; (2E,4E,6E)-Diethyl Octa-2,4,6-trienedioate
EINECS	215-881-6

Quality Control

Our production of 2,4,6-Octatrienedioic Acid, 1,8-Diethyl Ester adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and GC. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to amber liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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