Description

7-Octenoic Acid Ethyl Ester is a versatile, high-purity intermediate featuring an unsaturated carbon chain, making it a valuable building block for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers requiring a reactive ester for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the fragrance and pharmaceutical sectors. It is primarily sought after by fine chemical producers, R&D laboratories, and flavor & fragrance houses for applications demanding precise molecular architecture.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of musky, fruity, or green aroma chemicals.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a versatile building block for creating active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer in the production of specialty polymers and resins, leveraging its terminal double bond.
• Agrochemical Development: Employed in the research and synthesis of novel crop protection agents and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in various organic reactions, including cross-coupling, hydrogenation, and metathesis, to introduce the octenoate moiety.
• Lubricant and Surfactant Additive: Investigated for use in formulating high-performance lubricants and specialty surfactants.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Octenoic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	35194-38-8
Molecular Formula	C10H18O2
Molecular Weight	170.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 7-Octenoate; Ethyl Oct-7-enoate; 7-Octenoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Oct-7-enoic Acid Ethyl Ester; 7-Octen-1-oic Acid, Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 7-Octen-1-oate
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Quality Control

Our 7-Octenoic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.428 - 1.432
Density (20°C)	0.88 - 0.90 g/mL
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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