Description

Trans 2-Methyl-3-Hexene is a high-purity, highly volatile olefinic hydrocarbon with a defined stereochemistry. This compound serves as a valuable specialty intermediate and research chemical for advanced organic synthesis and material science applications. It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and industrial chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Used in cross-coupling reactions, hydrogenation studies, and as a building block for more complex alkenes and functionalized derivatives.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Acts as a key chiral synthon in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and for studying stereoselective reaction pathways.
• Agrochemical Development: Employed in the synthesis of novel pesticide and herbicide candidates, leveraging its olefinic functionality.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Serves as a precursor for the synthesis of specific aroma chemicals and flavoring agents due to its hydrocarbon backbone.
• Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or co-monomer in polymerization research for creating specialized polyolefins with unique properties.
• Catalysis Research: Used as a standard or test substrate in the development and screening of new metal-organic catalysts and catalytic processes.
• Analytical Standard: Provides a high-purity reference material for gas chromatography (GC) and other analytical methods in quality control laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trans 2-Methyl-3-Hexene
CAS No.	3899-36-3
Molecular Formula	C7H14
Molecular Weight	98.19 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-2-Methyl-3-hexene; trans-2-Methyl-3-hexene; 3-Hexene, 2-methyl-, (E)-; 2-Methyl-trans-3-hexene; (E)-2-Methylhex-3-ene; trans-β-Methyl-β-ethyl ethylene
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Quality Control

Our Trans 2-Methyl-3-Hexene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC and GC-MS, to ensure high chemical purity and isomeric integrity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep container tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to minimize evaporation and maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Isomeric Purity (trans)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 20°C)	0.70 - 0.72 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.405 - 1.415

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