Description

2,2-Dimethyl-6-Heptenoic Acid is a versatile branched-chain unsaturated carboxylic acid that serves as a valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a terminal alkene and a sterically hindered acid group, makes it a critical intermediate for producing high-value specialty chemicals. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries seeking to create novel compounds with specific properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or advanced intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a hindered carboxylic acid moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of modern pesticides and herbicides, where its structure can contribute to biological activity and environmental profile.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Acts as a precursor for musk analogs and other complex aroma chemicals due to its branched hydrocarbon skeleton.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or co-monomer for creating specialty polymers with modified properties like flexibility, hydrophobicity, or reactivity.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in various name reactions (e.g., olefin metathesis, conjugate additions) to introduce the 2,2-dimethyl-6-heptenoic acid fragment into more complex molecules.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: The carboxylic acid group can be functionalized to create novel ligands for metal catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2,2-Dimethyl-6-Heptenoic Acid
CAS No.	50592-83-1
Molecular Formula	C9H16O2
Molecular Weight	156.22 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Heptenoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-; 2,2-Dimethyl-6-heptenoic acid; 5,5-Dimethyl-5-hexenoic acid; (6-Heptenoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-); 2,2-Dimethylhept-6-enoic acid
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2,2-Dimethyl-6-Heptenoic Acid is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure the product meets high-purity standards suitable for demanding synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures consistency, reliability, and traceability for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its properties as a strong acid/organic solvent and being easily oxidized, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term preservation and to minimize oxidation. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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