Description

6-Hepten-1-ol is a versatile seven-carbon unsaturated primary alcohol, a valuable building block in organic synthesis. Its terminal double bond and hydroxyl group make it a key intermediate for creating polymers, specialty chemicals, and fine fragrances. This compound is particularly sought after by manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and polymer industries for its unique reactivity profile.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Intermediate: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing esters and aldehydes used in creating fresh, green, and fruity aroma notes.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile chiral building block for the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Used in the production of specialty polymers, where it can act as a chain transfer agent or a monomer to introduce specific functional groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the manufacture of certain pesticides and herbicides as an intermediate.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable starting material for various organic transformations, including hydroformylation, epoxidation, and metathesis reactions.
• Lubricant & Surfactant Additive: Can be derivatized to produce compounds used as additives in lubricants and surfactants.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Hepten-1-ol
CAS No.	4117-10-6
Molecular Formula	C7H14O
Molecular Weight	114.19 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Hepten-7-ol; 6-Hepten-1-ol; 7-Hydroxy-1-heptene; Hept-6-en-1-ol; Vinylpentyl alcohol; 6-Heptenol; (6-Heptenyl) alcohol
EINECS	223-900-1

Quality Control

Our 6-Hepten-1-ol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its oxidizable nature, minimize headspace in opened containers.

Specification

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