Description

Methyl Hex-3-Enoate is a high-purity unsaturated fatty acid methyl ester with the CAS registry number 2396-78-3. This compound serves as a versatile and valuable intermediate in organic synthesis, prized for its reactive alkene functionality and ester group. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the fragrance, flavor, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to build complex molecular structures.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of green, fruity, and fatty aroma molecules for perfumes, cosmetics, and food flavorings.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Serves as a key chiral synthon or precursor in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer in the production of specialty polymers, resins, and coatings, imparting flexibility.
• Organic Synthesis: Utilized in various name reactions, including Michael additions, Diels-Alder cycloadditions, and hydrogenation reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed as an intermediate in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Research & Development: A critical reagent for academic and industrial research in medicinal chemistry and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl Hex-3-Enoate
CAS No.	2396-78-3
Molecular Formula	C7H12O2
Molecular Weight	128.17 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Hexenoic acid, methyl ester; Methyl 3-hexenoate; Methyl hex-3-enoate; (E/Z)-Methyl 3-hexenoate; 3-Hexenoic acid methyl ester; Methyl β,γ-hexenoate; Methyl trans-3-hexenoate; Methyl cis-3-hexenoate
EINECS	219-260-8

Quality Control

Our Methyl Hex-3-Enoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for research, fine chemical, and pharmaceutical intermediate applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere (nitrogen or argon). Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0% (sum of isomers)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Isomer Ratio (cis/trans)	Specified on COA
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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