Description

Methyl (2E,6Z)-Dodeca-2,6-Dienoate is a high-purity, unsaturated fatty acid methyl ester with a distinctive conjugated diene structure. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for the construction of complex natural products and bioactive molecules. It is essential for R&D and production in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries, where precise molecular architecture is critical.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance (F&F) Industry: A key intermediate in the synthesis of complex aroma chemicals and natural product analogs.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A versatile diene component in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloaddition chemistry for constructing complex ring systems.
• Specialty Chemicals: Used in the production of polymers, resins, and fine chemicals requiring specific unsaturated ester functionalities.
• Biochemical Research: Potential use as a substrate or analog in studies of lipid metabolism and enzyme activity.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl (2E,6Z)-Dodeca-2,6-Dienoate
CAS No.	28369-22-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₂O₂
Molecular Weight	210.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (2E,6Z)-2,6-Dodecadienoate; (2E,6Z)-Dodeca-2,6-dienoic acid methyl ester; Methyl trans-2,cis-6-dodecadienoate; 2,6-Dodecadienoic acid, methyl ester, (2E,6Z)-; Methyl (E,Z)-2,6-dodecadienoate; Methyl dodeca-2,6-dienoate
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Quality Control

Our Methyl (2E,6Z)-Dodeca-2,6-Dienoate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity, isomeric integrity, and batch-to-batch consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Isomeric Ratio (2E,6Z)	≥ 90%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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