Description

(E)-4-Hydroxyhexadec-2-Enal is a high-purity, long-chain hydroxy enal compound with significant utility in advanced organic synthesis. This specialty chemical serves as a critical chiral building block and intermediate for the development of complex molecules, offering precise structural control. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance sectors for synthesizing novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of prostaglandin analogs, lipid mediators, and other bioactive molecules with therapeutic potential.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel pesticides and plant growth regulators that leverage its specific aldehyde and hydroxyl functionality.
• Flavor & Fragrance Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating unique, long-chain aldehydic notes in high-value perfumery and flavor compounds.
• Material Science: Intermediate for producing specialty polymers, surfactants, or liquid crystals where specific chain length and functional groups are required.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes to study lipid peroxidation pathways and related biological processes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry, including asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	(E)-4-Hydroxyhexadec-2-Enal
CAS No.	142449-98-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₀O₂
Molecular Weight	254.41 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-4-Hydroxy-2-hexadecenal; 4-Hydroxyhexadec-2-enal; 4-Hydroxy-2-hexadecenal; trans-4-Hydroxyhexadec-2-enal; 2-Hexadecenal, 4-hydroxy-, (E)-; 4-Hydroxy-trans-2-hexadecenal; HHE; 4-Hydroxy-2E-hexadecenal
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Quality Control

Every batch of (E)-4-Hydroxyhexadec-2-Enal is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C or as specified on the label or COA. This product is easily oxidized and light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to air, moisture, or light should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 95.0% (Typical 97-99%)
Isomeric Purity ((E)-isomer)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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