Description

Hex-5-Enoyl Chloride is a versatile acid chloride intermediate characterized by its reactive carbonyl chloride group and terminal alkene functionality. This compound is essential for introducing the hex-5-enoyl moiety into target molecules, enabling the synthesis of complex organic structures and functional materials. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for applications ranging from API synthesis to the creation of novel monomers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing unsaturated side chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific alkenyl components.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or co-monomer precursor for creating specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Friedel-Crafts acylation, esterification, and amidation reactions to construct complex organic molecules.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: The alkene group allows for further functionalization via metathesis or other coupling chemistries.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Development: Useful for labeling biomolecules or creating fluorescent probes in life science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hex-5-Enoyl Chloride
CAS No.	36394-07-7
Molecular Formula	C6H9ClO
Molecular Weight	132.59 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Hexenoyl chloride; 5-Hexenoic acid chloride; 4-Pentenylcarbonyl chloride; Allylacetacetyl chloride; Hex-5-enoic acid chloride; 36394-07-7; 5-Hexenoylchloride
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Quality Control

Our Hex-5-Enoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by GC or HPLC, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee reliable performance in your critical synthetic processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at 2-8°C under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) due to its moisture-sensitive and strong acid/organic solvent nature. Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as bases, alcohols, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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