Description

(E)-Oct-4-Ene-1,8-Dioic Acid is a high-purity, unsaturated dicarboxylic acid with the CAS number 48059-97-8. This compound serves as a valuable versatile building block in organic synthesis, offering a reactive diacid functionality and a defined alkene geometry for precise chemical transformations. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel compounds with specific structural features.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or advanced intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a rigid, linear diacid core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its unsaturated chain can be functionalized.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce unsaturation and carboxylic acid groups into polyesters, polyamides, and alkyd resins, modifying their properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions, Michael additions, and other coupling reactions to construct complex molecular architectures in fine chemical production.
• Ligand & Chelator Precursor: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal ion sequestration.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Ingredients: Potential intermediate for synthesizing specialty esters and other ingredients.

Basic Information

Product Name	(E)-Oct-4-Ene-1,8-Dioic Acid
CAS No.	48059-97-8
Molecular Formula	C8H10O4
Molecular Weight	170.16 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-4-Octenedioic Acid; trans-Oct-4-enedioic Acid; (E)-1,8-Dicarboxy-4-octene; trans-1,8-Octenedioic Acid; (E)-But-2-enedicarboxylic Acid, Homolog; 48059-97-8; FEMA 4417
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (E)-Oct-4-Ene-1,8-Dioic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with each shipment. We can support compliance requirements for cGMP, ISO, and other relevant regulatory frameworks upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen. Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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