Description

(Z)-Hept-4-En-2-Ol CAS NO 34146-55-9 is a high-purity, unsaturated aliphatic alcohol characterized by its specific stereochemistry. This compound serves as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by industries focused on the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty fragrances.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Imparts unique green, fatty, and waxy olfactory notes in high-end perfume compositions and flavor formulations.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in stereoselective reactions, including asymmetric hydrogenation and carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or starting material in academic and industrial R&D for novel chemical entities.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Chemistry: A potential monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialized polymers and advanced materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Z)-Hept-4-En-2-Ol
CAS No.	34146-55-9
Molecular Formula	C7H14O
Molecular Weight	114.19 g/mol
Synonyms	(Z)-Hept-4-en-2-ol; (4Z)-Hept-4-en-2-ol; cis-Hept-4-en-2-ol; 4-Hepten-2-ol, (Z)-; 2-Hepten-5-ol; (Z)-4-Hepten-2-ol; (Z)-2-Hydroxyhept-4-ene; Leaf Alcohol (isomer)
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Quality Control

Our (Z)-Hept-4-En-2-Ol is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity and chiral analysis to confirm stereochemical integrity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specified parameters to ensure compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to maximize shelf life and stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Isomeric Purity (Z-isomer)	≥ 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.