Description

cis-4-Heptenal Diethyl Acetal is a high-purity, specialty flavor and fragrance intermediate. This compound is valued for its unique, powerful green, fatty, and cucumber-like aroma profile, making it a key building block for sophisticated scent and flavor compositions. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, food technology, and fine chemical synthesis industries.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Formulation: A key ingredient for creating and enhancing green, melon, cucumber, and fatty nuances in perfumes, colognes, and personal care products.
• Food & Beverage Flavors: Used to impart fresh, green vegetable and ripe fruit notes in savory flavors, beverages, and dairy products.
• Aroma Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a crucial intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of more complex aroma molecules and pheromones.
• Research & Development: Utilized in analytical and R&D laboratories as a reference standard and for studying olfaction and flavor chemistry.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed as a protected aldehyde synthon in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	cis-4-Heptenal Diethyl Acetal
CAS No.	18492-65-4
Molecular Formula	C11H22O2
Molecular Weight	186.29 g/mol
Synonyms	(Z)-4-Heptenal Diethyl Acetal; (4Z)-4-Heptenal Diethyl Acetal; 4-Heptenal, diethyl acetal, (4Z)-; cis-4-Hepten-1-al Diethyl Acetal; 1,1-Diethoxy-(Z)-4-heptene; FEMA 3974; Flavis No. 5.099
EINECS	242-368-1

Quality Control

Our cis-4-Heptenal Diethyl Acetal is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical testing including GC, IR, and NMR. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and physical parameters are 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 strong oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Odor	Characteristic green, fatty, cucumber-like
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.420 - 1.430
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.850 - 0.870

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