Description

2-Methoxy-1-Octene is a versatile, highly volatile olefinic ether used as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a terminal alkene and an alkoxy group, makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules in research and industrial applications. This compound is primarily sought after by manufacturers and R&D chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for constructing specific molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of specialized pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing specific aroma chemicals and flavor compounds.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a comonomer or functionalizing agent to introduce specific properties into polymer chains.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial research laboratories for constructing carbon-carbon bonds and introducing methoxyalkyl functionalities.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of surfactants, lubricant additives, and other performance chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methoxy-1-Octene
CAS No.	42367-31-7
Molecular Formula	C9H18O
Molecular Weight	142.24 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Octene, 2-methoxy-; 2-Methoxy-1-octene; 2-Methoxyoct-1-ene; 1-Octene, 2-methoxy- (6CI,7CI,8CI); 2-Methoxy-1-octylene; Methoxy octene; Vinyl hexyl methyl ether
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Quality Control

Our 2-Methoxy-1-Octene is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including gas chromatography (GC) and NMR spectroscopy, to verify identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.790 - 0.810
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.415 - 1.425

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