Description

2-Methyl-2-Heptenal is a high-purity, unsaturated aliphatic aldehyde with a distinctive odor profile. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate and flavor/fragrance ingredient, prized for its ability to impart green, fatty, and citrus-like notes. It is essential for manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, agrochemical, and fine chemical synthesis industries seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Industry: A key building block for creating complex aroma chemicals, used to impart green, waxy, and citrus nuances in perfumes, cosmetics, and food flavorings.
• Agrochemical Intermediates: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of certain pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactive aldehyde group.
• Organic Synthesis: Utilized as a versatile intermediate in fine chemical production, including pharmaceuticals and specialty polymers, due to its α,β-unsaturated carbonyl structure.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-2-Heptenal
CAS No.	30567-26-1
Molecular Formula	C8H14O
Molecular Weight	126.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Heptenal, 2-methyl-; 2-Methylhept-2-enal; (E)-2-Methyl-2-heptenal; Heptenal, 2-methyl-; 2-Methyl-2-hepten-1-al; FEMA 3926; 2-Methylhept-2-en-1-al
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-2-Heptenal is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, IR, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at 15-25°C under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to minimize oxidation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.450
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.845 - 0.855

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