Description

5-Hexenoic Acid is a versatile, unsaturated carboxylic acid featuring a terminal alkene group, making it a valuable bifunctional building block in organic synthesis. This unique structure allows it to serve as a key intermediate for the production of polymers, pharmaceuticals, and fine chemicals. It is particularly sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors for creating complex molecules through reactions like metathesis, hydroformylation, and Michael additions.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and bioactive molecules, leveraging its reactive alkene and carboxylic acid functionalities.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Used to introduce unsaturated sites into polymer backbones, enabling cross-linking, grafting, or the creation of specialty polyesters and polyamides with tailored properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for manufacturing herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific aliphatic acid chains.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Acts as an intermediate in the production of esters and lactones used to create specific fruity or creamy notes in flavors and fragrances.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in research and development for carbon-carbon bond formation, ring-closing metathesis, and the preparation of ω-unsaturated compounds.
• Cross-linking Agent: Utilized in coatings, adhesives, and sealants to enhance durability and chemical resistance through its polymerizable double bond.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Hexenoic Acid
CAS No.	1577-22-6
Molecular Formula	C6H10O2
Molecular Weight	114.14 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Hexenoic Acid; 4-Vinylbutyric Acid; Allylacetic Acid; 5-Hexensäure (German); Acide 5-hexénoïque (French); 1-Penten-5-carboxylic Acid; 5-Hexenic Acid; Hex-5-enoic Acid
EINECS	216-402-1

Quality Control

Our 5-Hexenoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global B2B clientele. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

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. The product is a strong acid/organic solvent; handle with appropriate personal protective equipment.

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)	1.428 - 1.432
Density (20°C)	0.950 - 0.970 g/mL

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