Description

(E)-2-Hexadecenal is a high-purity, long-chain aliphatic aldehyde with a specific trans (E) configuration at the double bond. This compound serves as a valuable chemical intermediate and pheromone standard in advanced research and specialty manufacturing. It is primarily utilized by industries involved in the synthesis of fine chemicals, flavor & fragrance compounds, and insect pheromones for agricultural applications.

Application

• Pheromone Synthesis: A key intermediate in the production of insect sex pheromones for eco-friendly pest management and agricultural monitoring.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Used as a building block for synthesizing complex aroma chemicals and natural product analogs.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a versatile C16 aldehyde precursor in Wittig reactions, reduction to alcohols, and other fine chemical transformations.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a reference standard in the study of lipid peroxidation, insect communication, and metabolic pathways.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers and surface-active agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	(E)-2-Hexadecenal
CAS No.	22644-96-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₀O
Molecular Weight	238.41 g/mol
Synonyms	trans-2-Hexadecenal; (E)-2-Hexadecen-1-al; 2-Hexadecenal, (E)-; Palmital; Hexadec-2-enal; (E)-Hexadec-2-enal; 2-trans-Hexadecenal; Palmitaldehyde (trans isomer)
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Quality Control

Our (E)-2-Hexadecenal is manufactured under strict quality protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to verify identity, isomeric purity, and chemical composition. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request to ensure compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and degradation. Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, separate from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
(E)-Isomer Content (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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