Description

4-Oxo-2-Hexenal is a versatile aldehyde-ketone compound with significant utility in fine chemical synthesis. Its reactive carbonyl groups make it a valuable building block for creating complex molecular architectures, offering chemists a pathway to introduce specific functional groups. This intermediate is particularly relevant for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Acts as a building block for creating specific aroma compounds and flavor molecules.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing heterocyclic compounds and complex organic molecules.
• Chemical Research: Utilized as a standard or model compound in studies of carbonyl chemistry and reaction mechanisms.
• Specialty Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce reactive sites or cross-linking capabilities into polymer chains.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Oxo-2-Hexenal
CAS No.	2492-43-5
Molecular Formula	C₆H₈O₂
Molecular Weight	112.13 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Oxohex-2-enal; 2-Hexenal, 4-oxo-; (E)-4-Oxo-2-hexenal; 4-Oxo-trans-2-hexenal; 2-Hexen-1-one, 4-oxo-; 4-Keto-2-hexenal; β-Acetylacrylaldehyde
EINECS	219-671-6

Quality Control

Our 4-Oxo-2-Hexenal 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 relevant 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, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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