Description

4-Hydroxyhexanal is a versatile aliphatic hydroxy aldehyde, a valuable bifunctional building block in organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a hydroxyl and an aldehyde group, makes it a critical intermediate for creating complex molecules with specific functionalities. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty fragrance industries, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for chiral molecules and heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific aldehyde chemistry.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Acts as a building block for creating novel aroma chemicals and flavor compounds due to its reactive aldehyde group.
• Polymer Chemistry: Functions as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, resins, and coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent for aldol condensation reactions and other carbon-carbon bond-forming processes in fine chemical manufacturing.
• Bioconjugation and Linker Chemistry: Utilized in biochemical research for modifying proteins, peptides, and other biomolecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Hydroxyhexanal
CAS No.	109710-36-3
Molecular Formula	C₆H₁₂O₂
Molecular Weight	116.16 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hydroxycaproaldehyde; Hexanal, 4-hydroxy-; 4-Hydroxyhexanaldehyde; 4-Hydroxy-n-hexanal; γ-Hydroxycaproaldehyde; 4-Oxo-1-hexanol (tautomer); 4-Hydroxyhexanal (CAS 109710-36-3)
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Quality Control

Our 4-Hydroxyhexanal is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing traceability and consistent quality.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its properties of being easily oxidized and highly volatile, recommended long-term storage is at 2-8°C. Allow the container to reach ambient temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress and degradation.

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.