Description

(E)-Hept-4-Enoic Acid CAS NO 51193-78-3 is a high-purity, unsaturated medium-chain fatty acid characterized by its specific (E)-configuration double bond. This structural feature makes it a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Acts as a precursor for the synthesis of specific unsaturated esters and lactones used in high-value aroma compounds.
• Material Science Research: Employed as a monomer or modifying agent in the development of specialized polymers with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions, hydrogenation studies, and the construction of complex natural product analogs.
• Biochemical Research: Investigated as an analog or metabolite in studies related to fatty acid metabolism and signaling pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	(E)-Hept-4-Enoic Acid
CAS No.	51193-78-3
Molecular Formula	C7H12O2
Molecular Weight	128.17 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-4-Heptenoic Acid; trans-4-Heptenoic Acid; (E)-Hept-4-enoic Acid; (E)-4-Heptensäure (German); Acide (E)-hept-4-énoïque (French); Hept-4-enoic acid, (E)-; FA(7:1n-3)(E); trans-Hept-4-enoic Acid
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Quality Control

Our (E)-Hept-4-Enoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing including HPLC, GC, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and isomeric integrity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon). Keep away from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
(E)-Isomer Content	≥ 98.0% (of total)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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