Description

(E)-1-(1-Ethoxyethoxy)Hex-2-Ene is a specialty organic compound featuring an enol ether functional group protected by an ethoxyethyl moiety. This chemical structure makes it a valuable, reactive intermediate for controlled synthesis in fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the agrochemical, fragrance, and advanced material sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where the introduction of a protected carbonyl equivalent is required.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Employed in the production of high-value aroma chemicals and flavor compounds due to its reactive alkene functionality.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and functional materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for Claisen rearrangements and other carbon-carbon bond forming reactions.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in exploratory chemistry for developing new synthetic methodologies and novel compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	(E)-1-(1-Ethoxyethoxy)Hex-2-Ene
CAS No.	54484-66-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₂₀O₂
Molecular Weight	172.26 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(1-Ethoxyethoxy)-2-hexene (E)-; (E)-1-(1-Ethoxyethoxy)-2-hexene; 2-Hexene, 1-(1-ethoxyethoxy)-, (E)-; 1-Ethoxyethyl (E)-2-hexenyl ether; Acetaldehyde ethyl (E)-2-hexenyl acetal; (E)-2-Hexenyl ethyl acetal; Contact for additional trade names.
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Quality Control

Every batch of (E)-1-(1-Ethoxyethoxy)Hex-2-Ene is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure high purity and consistency through advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your precise research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, prolonged exposure to air, heat, or light should be avoided. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0% (Area %)
Isomeric Purity (E/Z ratio)	≥ 98:2 (E:Z)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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