Description

(E)-Hept-2-Enal is a high-purity, unsaturated aliphatic aldehyde with a distinct, powerful odor. This compound serves as a critical intermediate and flavor/fragrance ingredient, valued for its ability to impart green, fatty, and aldehydic notes. It is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical synthesis industries seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Industry: A key building block for creating and enhancing green, citrus, and fatty nuances in perfumes, cosmetics, and food flavorings.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, including aldol condensations and Grignard reactions, to produce more complex molecules.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive compounds.
• Agrochemicals: Employed in the synthesis of certain pesticides and plant growth regulators.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and academic research for studying reaction mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	(E)-Hept-2-Enal
CAS No.	29381-66-6
Molecular Formula	C7H12O
Molecular Weight	112.17 g/mol
Synonyms	trans-2-Heptenal; (E)-2-Heptenal; Hept-2-enal; 2-Heptenal; 2-trans-Heptenal; (E)-2-Hepten-1-al; Leaf aldehyde; FEMA 3165
EINECS	249-567-5

Quality Control

Our (E)-Hept-2-Enal is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer requirements and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place at 2-8°C under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to minimize oxidation and volatility. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0% (sum of isomers, (E)-isomer ≥ 95.0%)
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.430 - 1.440
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.845 - 0.855
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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