Description

(R)-(-)-3-Hydroxynonanal, 96 CAS NO 312743-69-4 is a high-purity chiral aldehyde building block, essential for the synthesis of complex, stereochemically defined molecules. Its value lies in providing a specific enantiomeric handle for constructing natural products, pharmaceuticals, and advanced materials. This compound is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for asymmetric synthesis and chiral pool applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of bioactive molecules, including potential drug candidates and natural product analogs.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing chiral active ingredients for pesticides and herbicides, where stereochemistry can significantly impact efficacy and environmental profile.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile building block for creating complex fragrances, flavors, and specialty polymers with specific optical properties.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Studies: Employed as a standard substrate or ligand precursor in the development and testing of new chiral catalysts.
• Biochemical Research: Useful in studying enzyme-substrate interactions and metabolic pathways involving chiral aldehydes.
• Material Science: A potential monomer or cross-linking agent for creating novel chiral polymeric materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R)-(-)-3-Hydroxynonanal, 96
CAS No.	312743-69-4
Molecular Formula	C9H18O2
Molecular Weight	158.24 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-3-Hydroxynonanal; (R)-(-)-3-Hydroxynonanal; (3R)-3-Hydroxynonanal; (R)-3-Hydroxynonanaldehyde; Nonanal, 3-hydroxy-, (3R)-; (R)-3-Hydroxy-n-nonanal; (R)-3-Hydroxypelargonaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our (R)-(-)-3-Hydroxynonanal is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets the specified 96% minimum purity and enantiomeric excess. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical research and development needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and volatility. The container should be kept in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 96.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 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.