Description

4-Oxa-6-Heptene-2-Ol CAS NO 21460-36-6 is a versatile, unsaturated ether-alcohol compound characterized by its unique molecular structure containing both an ether and a hydroxyl functional group. This bifunctional nature makes it a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly for constructing complex molecules and specialty polymers. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for applications requiring specific reactivity and molecular architecture.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of specialized herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce ether and hydroxyl functionalities into polymer chains, enhancing properties like adhesion, flexibility, or solubility.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for cyclization reactions, chain extensions, and as a precursor for other functionalized compounds.
• Surface Coating Additive: Can be incorporated into coatings and inks to modify rheological properties and improve film formation.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Oxa-6-Heptene-2-Ol
CAS No.	21460-36-6
Molecular Formula	C6H10O2
Molecular Weight	114.14 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Oxa-6-hepten-2-ol; 6-Hepten-2-ol, 4-oxa-; 2-Hydroxyethyl allyl ether; Allyl 2-hydroxyethyl ether; 2-(Allyloxy)ethanol; Ethanol, 2-(2-propen-1-yloxy)-; β-Allyloxyethanol; Glycol monoallyl ether
EINECS	244-408-7

Quality Control

Our 4-Oxa-6-Heptene-2-Ol is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing purity, identity, and impurity profile is supplied with each shipment to guarantee reliable performance in your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its unsaturated structure, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability and to minimize potential polymerization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.435 - 1.445
Density (g/mL, 20°C)	0.95 - 0.99

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