Description

6-Methyl-6-Heptenoic Acid is a valuable unsaturated carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a terminal double bond and a carboxylic acid group, makes it a critical intermediate for creating complex molecules with specific functionalities. This compound is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries, where it is used to introduce specific carbon chain motifs and reactive handles.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a specific seven-carbon chain with unsaturation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, where its structure contributes to biological activity.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of musk analogs and other complex aroma chemicals.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer for introducing cross-linking sites or functional groups into specialty polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in research laboratories for Diels-Alder reactions, Michael additions, and other carbon-carbon bond-forming transformations.
• Lubricant Additive Precursor: Intermediate in the manufacture of specialty esters and other compounds used as performance additives in synthetic lubricants.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	6-Methyl-6-Heptenoic Acid
CAS No.	5212-67-9
Molecular Formula	C8H14O2
Molecular Weight	142.20 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methyl-6-heptenoic acid; 6-Methylhept-6-enoic acid; (6-Methyl-6-hepten-1-yl)carboxylic acid; 6-Methyl-6-heptenic acid; β-Methyl-β-heptenoic acid; 5-Methyl-5-hexenecarboxylic acid; 6-Methyl-6-heptene-1-carboxylic acid; 6-Methyl-6-heptenoate
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Quality Control

Our 6-Methyl-6-Heptenoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical parameters. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at 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	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.450
Density (20°C)	0.92 - 0.96 g/mL

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