Description

5-Hepten-2-One, 3-Hydroxy-, (5Z)- (9Ci) is a specialized organic compound belonging to the class of hydroxy ketones. This chemical is valued for its unique structural features, including a specific (Z)-configuration double bond and a hydroxyl group, which make it a versatile chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for the synthesis of complex molecules, including potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fragrances.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used as a building block in the multi-step synthesis of complex organic molecules for research purposes.
• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Industry: Serves as a potential precursor in the creation of specific scent or flavor molecules.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in methodological studies, catalysis research, and the exploration of new synthetic pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Investigated as an intermediate in the development of new crop protection agents.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialized polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Hepten-2-One, 3-Hydroxy-, (5Z)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	415899-63-7
Molecular Formula	C7H12O2
Molecular Weight	128.17 g/mol
Synonyms	(5Z)-3-Hydroxy-5-hepten-2-one; (Z)-3-Hydroxy-5-hepten-2-one; 3-Hydroxy-5-hepten-2-one, (5Z)-; 5-Hepten-2-one, 3-hydroxy-, (Z)-; (Z)-5-Hepten-2-one, 3-hydroxy-; 3-Hydroxy-5-hepten-2-one; 5-Hepten-2-one, 3-hydroxy-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We maintain a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial use. Our standard grade for this product typically meets a purity specification of ≥95% (by HPLC/NMR). Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles, available upon request. We can also support development projects with custom purity grades and analytical support.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. For long-term storage, we recommend keeping the material at 2-8°C under an inert atmosphere to maintain stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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