Description

2,2-Dimethyl-Hept-6-Enoic Acid Ethyl Ester is a specialized organic ester building block with a unique branched-chain structure and terminal alkene functionality. This compound is valued for its versatility as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for applications requiring precise structural control.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a branched aliphatic chain.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where its specific carbon skeleton is incorporated.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a precursor for flavors, fragrances, and other specialty chemicals that benefit from its ester and olefin groups.
• Polymer & Material Science: The terminal double bond makes it a potential monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for methodologies like cross-metathesis, hydrogenation, and functional group transformations.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized as a scaffold for creating novel chiral ligands or organocatalysts in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2-Dimethyl-Hept-6-Enoic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	143958-75-2
Molecular Formula	C11H20O2
Molecular Weight	184.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2,2-Dimethylhept-6-enoate; 6-Heptenoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-, ethyl ester; 2,2-Dimethyl-6-heptenoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 2,2-dimethyl-6-heptenoate; 2,2-Dimethylhept-6-enoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2,2-Dimethyl-Hept-6-Enoic Acid Ethyl Ester is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.425 - 1.435
Density (20°C)	0.87 - 0.89 g/mL

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