Description

(Z)-Hexadec-7-En-1-Ol is a high-purity, unsaturated fatty alcohol characterized by its specific cis-configuration at the double bond. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its defined structure and reactivity. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D teams in the fragrance, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create complex molecules with specific stereochemistry.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Intermediate: A key precursor for synthesizing musks, pheromones, and other high-value aroma chemicals, contributing to unique olfactory profiles.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a chiral building block in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and bioactive compounds.
• Liquid Crystal & Advanced Material Production: Acts as a mesogenic precursor or side-chain component in the synthesis of liquid crystals for display technologies and other functional materials.
• Surfactant & Lubricant Modification: Incorporated to modify the properties of surfactants, emulsifiers, and synthetic lubricants, enhancing performance through its unsaturated chain.
• Organic & Polymer Chemistry Research: A versatile reagent for studying olefin metathesis, cross-coupling reactions, and polymerization processes in academic and industrial R&D.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as an intermediate in the production of specialized pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Z)-Hexadec-7-En-1-Ol
CAS No.	24880-48-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₂O
Molecular Weight	240.43 g/mol
Synonyms	(Z)-7-Hexadecen-1-ol; cis-7-Hexadecen-1-ol; 7Z-Hexadecen-1-ol; Palmityl alcohol (unsaturated); Unsaturated C16 alcohol; (Z)-Hexadec-7-enol; 7-Hexadecen-1-ol, (7Z)-; ω-7-Hexadecenyl alcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (Z)-Hexadec-7-En-1-Ol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopy (IR, NMR), to ensure identity, purity, and isomer specificity. A comprehensive 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 in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to prevent oxidation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Isomeric Purity (Z-isomer)	≥ 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.