Description

(2E,6E)-8-Hydroxy-2,6-Dimethyl-2,6-Octadienoic Acid is a high-purity, unsaturated hydroxy acid with a defined stereochemistry, serving as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its precise molecular structure makes it a critical precursor for the development of complex natural products, pharmaceuticals, and fine chemicals. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce specific stereocenters and functional groups into target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in routes requiring specific diene and carboxylic acid functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced activity.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Serves as a precursor for terpene-like compounds and other aroma chemicals due to its structural similarity to natural product backbones.
• Natural Product Synthesis: A crucial intermediate in the total synthesis of complex natural products, such as certain macrolides and polyketides.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent for the development of novel biodegradable polymers and resins.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying enzyme mechanisms and biological pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2E,6E)-8-Hydroxy-2,6-Dimethyl-2,6-Octadienoic Acid
CAS No.	26187-80-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₆O₃
Molecular Weight	184.23 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Hydroxygeranic Acid; (E,E)-8-Hydroxygeranic Acid; 2,6-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-8-oic acid, 8-hydroxy-; (2E,6E)-8-Hydroxy-2,6-dimethylocta-2,6-dienoic acid; Geranic acid, 8-hydroxy-; 8-Hydroxy-2,6-dimethyl-2,6-octadienoic acid
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Quality Control

Our (2E,6E)-8-Hydroxy-2,6-Dimethyl-2,6-Octadienoic Acid is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and chiral purity analysis, to ensure identity, potency, and the absence of critical impurities. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and supporting cGMP requirements for advanced intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% (2E,6E) isomer
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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