Description

Oct-2-Enal is a high-purity, unsaturated aldehyde with the CAS number 2363-89-5, valued for its role as a key flavor and fragrance intermediate and a versatile building block in organic synthesis. Its distinct chemical structure makes it essential for creating complex aroma profiles and advanced chemical compounds. This product is critical for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: A key intermediate for synthesizing green, fatty, and citrus-like aroma compounds used in perfumes, cosmetics, and food flavorings.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a crucial building block for the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of specialty chemicals, agrochemical intermediates, and advanced materials.
• Research and Development: An important reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel compounds.
• Food Technology: Employed in the development of natural and artificial flavoring agents to enhance product taste profiles.

Basic Information

Product Name	Oct-2-Enal
CAS No.	2363-89-5
Molecular Formula	C8H14O
Molecular Weight	126.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Octenal; (E)-2-Octenal; trans-2-Octenal; Oct-2-enal; 2-Octen-1-al; Leaf Aldehyde; 3-Butylacrolein
EINECS	219-115-4

Quality Control

Our Oct-2-Enal is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) and other relevant methods, to verify identity, purity, and the absence of critical impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its easily oxidized nature, minimize headspace and avoid prolonged exposure to air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Isomeric Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0% (E-isomer)

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