Description

(2Z,4E)-2,4-Hexadienoic Acid is a conjugated diene carboxylic acid with a specific geometric isomerism, offering unique reactivity and structural properties. This compound serves as a valuable chemical building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex molecules for drug discovery and development, particularly those requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating polymers with specific optical or mechanical properties.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Employed in the research and synthesis of complex aroma compounds and flavoring agents.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to construct complex cyclic structures in research settings.
• Chemical Research: A critical standard and starting material in academic and industrial R&D for studying conjugated systems and reaction mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2Z,4E)-2,4-Hexadienoic Acid
CAS No.	5309-57-9
Molecular Formula	C6H8O2
Molecular Weight	112.13 g/mol
Synonyms	(2Z,4E)-Hexa-2,4-dienoic Acid; trans,cis-2,4-Hexadienoic Acid; (Z,E)-Sorbic Acid; 2,4-Hexadienoic Acid, (2Z,4E)-; Sorbic Acid Isomer; 2-Propenylacrylic Acid; 1,3-Pentadiene-1-carboxylic Acid
EINECS	226-185-1

Quality Control

Our (2Z,4E)-2,4-Hexadienoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, which includes data from HPLC, GC, and NMR analyses. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Isomeric Purity (Z,E)	≥ 95.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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