Description

(4E,8Z)-Dodeca-4,8-Dienedial CAS NO 15786-37-5 is a high-purity, unsaturated dialdehyde compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique conjugated diene-dialdehyde structure makes it a valuable and versatile building block for creating complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and specialty intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex natural product analogs and novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring specific unsaturated aldehyde functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new pesticides and herbicides, where its reactive aldehyde groups enable the construction of specific bioactive heterocycles or side chains.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specific unsaturated aldehydes and acetals that contribute green, fatty, or citrus-like notes in high-value fragrance compositions.
• Material Science Research: Employed as a cross-linking agent or monomer in polymer research for creating novel resins with tailored properties via its dual aldehyde reactivity.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of activity-based probes or bioconjugation reagents that target specific nucleophilic residues in proteins.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental building block in methodological organic chemistry research for developing new cyclization, condensation, or tandem reaction sequences.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4E,8Z)-Dodeca-4,8-Dienedial
CAS No.	15786-37-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₈O₂
Molecular Weight	194.27 g/mol
Synonyms	(4E,8Z)-4,8-Dodecadienedial; 4,8-Dodecadienedial; (E,Z)-4,8-Dodecadienedial; Dodeca-4,8-dienedial; 4-trans,8-cis-Dodecadienedial; 4E,8Z-Dodecadienedial; (4E,8Z)-4,8-Dodecadien-1,12-dial
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Quality Control

Every batch of (4E,8Z)-Dodeca-4,8-Dienedial is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and purity for demanding synthetic applications. Our standard grade typically meets a purity specification of ≥95% (by HPLC), with rigorous identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profile is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. For long-term stability, store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C. This compound is easily oxidized; exposure to air and elevated temperatures should be minimized. Allow the sealed container to reach ambient temperature before opening to prevent moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 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.