Description

Hept-4-En-6-Ynoic Acid is a specialized organic compound featuring both an alkene and an alkyne functional group within a carboxylic acid framework. This unique structure makes it a valuable high-purity building block for advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily used by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries to create novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring complex alkyne-alkene motifs.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Used in click chemistry, Sonogashira coupling, and other cross-coupling reactions to introduce conjugated unsaturated systems.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the synthesis of novel herbicide and pesticide candidates, leveraging its reactive functional groups.
• Material Science Precursor: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the development of specialized polymers and advanced materials with tailored properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for methodological studies in synthetic organic chemistry and catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hept-4-En-6-Ynoic Acid
CAS No.	18525-62-7
Molecular Formula	C7H8O2
Molecular Weight	124.14 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hepten-6-ynoic acid; 6-Heptynoic acid, 4-ene-; Hept-4-ene-6-ynoic acid; 4-Heptene-6-ynoic Acid; (E/Z)-Hept-4-en-6-ynoic acid; 6-Carboxyhept-4-en-1-yne
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Hept-4-En-6-Ynoic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and structural identity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.