Description

2-Pentenal, 2-Methyl-4-Oxo-, (Z)- (9Ci) is a specialized, high-purity unsaturated aldehyde with a defined stereochemistry, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both carbonyl and alkene functionalities, makes it a valuable precursor for synthesizing complex molecules, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, flavor & fragrance, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create novel compounds with specific stereochemical and functional properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of anti-inflammatory and antiviral drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its reactive aldehyde group enables the construction of complex heterocyclic structures.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a precursor for creating specific aldehydic and fruity notes in high-value perfumery and flavor compositions.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of specialty chemicals, including liquid crystals, photographic chemicals, and polymer additives.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry, including studies on asymmetric synthesis and cycloaddition reactions.
• Material Science: Potential use as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-Pentenal, 2-Methyl-4-Oxo-, (Z)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	104613-83-4
Molecular Formula	C6H8O2
Molecular Weight	112.13 g/mol
Synonyms	(Z)-2-Methyl-4-oxo-2-pentenal; (Z)-4-Oxo-2-methyl-2-pentenal; 2-Methyl-4-oxo-2-pentenal, (Z)-; 2-Methyl-4-oxopent-2-enal; (2Z)-2-Methyl-4-oxopent-2-enal; 4-Oxo-2-methyl-(2Z)-2-pentenal; 2-Methyl-4-oxo-2-pentenal (cis-)
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Pentenal, 2-Methyl-4-Oxo-, (Z)- (9Ci) is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical syntheses. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, typically verified by GC, HPLC, and NMR. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring the material meets the stringent requirements for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and degradation. Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place, away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, bases, and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Isomeric Purity (Z-isomer)	≥ 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.