Description

(Z)-1-Methoxyprop-1-Ene CAS NO 4188-68-5 is a highly volatile, unsaturated ether with a distinct chemical structure that makes it a valuable building block in organic synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its role as a versatile intermediate for creating more complex molecules in fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the agrochemical, fragrance, and advanced material sectors who require high-purity, reactive intermediates for specialized synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specific aroma compounds and flavoring agents.
• Polymer and Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for developing novel synthetic methodologies, including cycloadditions and coupling reactions.
• Chemical Reagent: Utilized as a specialized reagent for introducing the methoxypropene moiety into target molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Z)-1-Methoxyprop-1-Ene
CAS No.	4188-68-5
Molecular Formula	C4H8O
Molecular Weight	72.11 g/mol
Synonyms	(Z)-1-Methoxy-1-propene; (Z)-Methoxypropene; cis-1-Methoxypropene; cis-1-Methoxy-1-propene; (Z)-Prop-1-en-1-yl methyl ether; Methyl (Z)-1-propenyl ether; 1-Methoxyprop-1-ene (Z-isomer)
EINECS	224-069-3

Quality Control

Every batch of (Z)-1-Methoxyprop-1-Ene is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical processes. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific batch results are available upon request, providing full traceability and supporting your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed and under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) where specified to maintain purity and prevent degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0% (Z-isomer)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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