Description

Oct-4-Enedioic Acid is a high-purity, unsaturated dicarboxylic acid derivative with significant utility as a versatile chemical intermediate. Its unique structure, featuring both a double bond and two carboxylic acid groups, makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing specialized polymers, pharmaceuticals, and fine chemicals. This compound is essential for R&D and production in sectors demanding precise molecular architecture, such as advanced material science, pharmaceutical development, and specialty chemical manufacturing.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug molecules.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Used as a monomer or cross-linking agent to create polyesters, polyamides, and other specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a crucial building block for producing complex organic compounds, including ligands, chelating agents, and specialty surfactants.
• Material Science Research: Employed in R&D for developing novel organic frameworks, coatings, and advanced functional materials.
• Agrochemical Formulation: Utilized in the synthesis of advanced crop protection agents and plant growth regulators.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Ingredients: Functions as an intermediate for producing specialty esters and other ingredients.

Basic Information

Product Name	Oct-4-Enedioic Acid
CAS No.	14277-16-8
Molecular Formula	C8H10O4
Molecular Weight	170.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Oct-4-enedioic Acid; (4E)-Oct-4-enedioic Acid; trans-Oct-4-enedioic Acid; 4-Octenedioic Acid; 4-Octene-1,8-dioic Acid; 1,6-Dicarboxy-3-hexene; 3-Hexene-1,6-dicarboxylic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Oct-4-Enedioic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with products typically meeting specifications suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every batch upon request.

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 strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of heat.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.