Description

Oct-4-Ene is a versatile, highly volatile hydrocarbon building block with a linear eight-carbon chain and a strategically positioned double bond. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing a wide range of specialty chemicals, including flavors, fragrances, and performance polymers. It is essential for research and development chemists and industrial manufacturers seeking to create complex organic molecules with specific functional properties.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: A key starting material for the production of fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Used in the synthesis of aroma compounds and specialty esters for consumer products.
• Polymer Science: Serves as a monomer or co-monomer in the development of specialty polymers and elastomers.
• Organic Research: A valuable reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in cross-coupling and hydrogenation reactions.
• Lubricant Additives: Employed in the synthesis of advanced additives that improve the performance of industrial lubricants.
• Surface-Active Agents: Acts as a precursor in the manufacture of surfactants and emulsifiers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Oct-4-Ene
CAS No.	592-99-4
Molecular Formula	C8H16
Molecular Weight	112.21 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Octene; (Z)-4-Octene; (E)-4-Octene; cis-4-Octene; trans-4-Octene; Octylene; 1-Butyl-2-butene
EINECS	209-786-7

Quality Control

Our Oct-4-Ene is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for every shipment, detailing key parameters such as identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to meet the rigorous demands of industrial and research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and ignition points. Due to its highly volatile nature, containers must be 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	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Isomeric Purity (cis/trans ratio)	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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