Description

(Z)-Oct-4-Enal is a high-purity, unsaturated aliphatic aldehyde with a distinctive cis-configuration. This compound is valued as a versatile and potent flavor and fragrance intermediate, offering unique green, fatty, and citrus-like olfactory characteristics. It is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, fine chemical synthesis, and agrochemical industries seeking to create complex organoleptic profiles or specific chiral molecules.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Industry: A key building block for synthesizing green, citrus, and fatty notes in perfumes, cosmetics, and food flavorings.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a crucial chiral intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, vitamins, and other specialty organic compounds.
• Agrochemical Intermediates: Used in the research and synthesis of novel pesticides and pheromones due to its specific unsaturated structure.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying organic reactions, particularly those involving α,β-unsaturated aldehydes.
• Functional Materials: Investigated as a monomer or modifier in the development of specialized polymers and resins.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Z)-Oct-4-Enal
CAS No.	39924-26-0
Molecular Formula	C8H14O
Molecular Weight	126.20 g/mol
Synonyms	(4Z)-Oct-4-enal; (Z)-4-Octenal; cis-4-Octenal; (Z)-Oct-4-en-1-al; 4-Octenal, (4Z)-; FEMA 3597; cis-Oct-4-enal
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Quality Control

Our (Z)-Oct-4-Enal is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including GC, HPLC, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and conformity to specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for our global customers.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at recommended temperatures of 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and volatility. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

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