Description

4-Octenoic Acid, Ethyl Ester is a versatile, unsaturated fatty acid ester characterized by an eight-carbon chain with a double bond, offering unique reactivity and functional properties for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound serves as a valuable chemical intermediate and building block, prized for its ability to introduce specific carbon chain lengths and ester functionalities into target molecules. It is essential for R&D laboratories and production facilities in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to develop novel compounds or modify material properties.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Used as a synthetic intermediate or a component in creating fruity, green, or waxy aroma profiles.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile reagent for cross-coupling reactions, hydrogenation, or as a precursor for other functionalized octenoic acid derivatives.
• Polymer and Material Science: Utilized in the production of specialty polymers, plasticizers, or coatings where specific chain length and unsaturation are required.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed as an intermediate in the manufacture of certain pesticides, herbicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Research & Development: A valuable standard or starting material in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Octenoic Acid, Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	138234-61-4
Molecular Formula	C10H18O2
Molecular Weight	170.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 4-Octenoate; 4-Octenoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl (E)-4-Octenoate; Ethyl trans-4-Octenoate; 4-Octenoic Acid, Ethyl Ester (mixture of isomers); Ethyl oct-4-enoate; FEMA 4236; Oct-4-enoic acid ethyl ester
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Quality Control

Our 4-Octenoic Acid, Ethyl Ester is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture uptake and oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.428 - 1.438
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.880 - 0.900

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