Description

trans-5-Methyl-1,3-Hexadiene CAS NO 32763-70-5 is a high-purity, conjugated diene compound characterized by its specific geometric isomerism. This compound matters as a versatile and valuable chemical intermediate, particularly in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. Industries requiring fine chemical building blocks for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers will find this product essential for developing novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloaddition chemistry for constructing complex molecular frameworks.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used in the synthesis of potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates, leveraging its reactive diene structure.
• Agrochemical Development: Employed in creating advanced intermediates for crop protection agents and other specialty agricultural chemicals.
• Specialty Polymer & Resin Production: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer in the development of polymers with specific properties, such as improved thermal stability or reactivity.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Utilized as a precursor in the synthesis of specific terpene-like aroma compounds and flavor ingredients.
• Material Science Research: Applied in the development of novel organic electronic materials or advanced composites due to its conjugated system.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Functions as a substrate in various metal-catalyzed coupling reactions (e.g., Heck, Suzuki) to form more complex structures.
• Chemical Standard & Reference Material: Supplied as a high-purity standard for analytical calibration, method development, and quality control in laboratories.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	trans-5-Methyl-1,3-Hexadiene
CAS No.	32763-70-5
Molecular Formula	C7H12
Molecular Weight	96.17 g/mol
Synonyms	trans-5-Methylhexa-1,3-diene; (E)-5-Methyl-1,3-hexadiene; 5-Methyl-1,3-hexadiene, (E)-; 1,3-Hexadiene, 5-methyl-, (E)-; 5-Methyl-trans-1,3-hexadiene; (E)-5-Methylhexa-1,3-diene; 5-Methyl-(E)-1,3-hexadiene; Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our trans-5-Methyl-1,3-Hexadiene is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, well-ventilated place. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, the container should be kept tightly sealed and away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0% (Area %)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 94.0%
Isomeric Purity (trans-)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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