Description

Hexanal, 2-Methyl-5-Oxo-, (2S)- (9Ci) CAS NO 389837-67-6 is a high-purity, chiral aldehyde compound of significant interest in fine chemical synthesis. Its defined stereochemistry and reactive carbonyl group make it a valuable and versatile chiral building block for the production of complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for use in asymmetric synthesis and the development of active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the asymmetric synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in projects requiring high enantiomeric purity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced, stereospecific pesticides and herbicides.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Serves as a precursor for the development of specific, high-value aroma chemicals due to its aldehyde functionality.
• Organic Synthesis Research: An essential reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new catalytic asymmetric reactions and constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized as a building block for creating novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexanal, 2-Methyl-5-Oxo-, (2S)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	389837-67-6
Molecular Formula	C7H12O2
Molecular Weight	128.17 g/mol
Synonyms	(2S)-2-Methyl-5-oxohexanal; (S)-2-Methyl-5-oxohexanal; L-2-Methyl-5-oxohexanal; 5-Oxo-2-methylhexanal, (2S)-; 389837-67-6; (S)-5-Oxo-2-methylhexanal; 2-Methyl-5-oxohexanal, (S)-
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Quality Control

Our production of Hexanal, 2-Methyl-5-Oxo-, (2S)- adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity, critical for sensitive asymmetric syntheses. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profile. We support cGMP-compliant manufacturing for pharmaceutical applications upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C to maximize stability. This product is easily oxidized and light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to air, moisture, or light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.