Description

Ethyl-5-Hexenoate is a versatile, highly volatile ester compound with a characteristic fruity aroma. This specialty chemical serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its terminal alkene functionality. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, and pharmaceutical industries seeking to create complex molecules.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of esters and lactones that contribute fruity, green, and tropical notes to perfumes and food flavorings.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Acts as a key building block in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals via reactions like cross-metathesis and hydroformylation.
• Polymer and Resin Modifier: Employed as a co-monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce flexibility or specific functional groups into polymer chains.
• Agrochemical Intermediates: Utilized in the synthesis of certain pesticides and herbicides where its alkene group enables further chemical modifications.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a precursor for the preparation of diols, acids, and other derivatives through oxidation or addition reactions.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: A critical raw material for producing surfactants, plasticizers, and other performance chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl-5-Hexenoate
CAS No.	54653-25-7
Molecular Formula	C8H14O2
Molecular Weight	142.20 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Hexenoic acid, ethyl ester; Ethyl 5-hexenoate; Ethyl hex-5-enoate; 5-Hexenoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl pent-4-ene-1-carboxylate; Allylacetic acid ethyl ester; 3-Allylpropionic acid ethyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl-5-Hexenoate is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for fine chemical and pharmaceutical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature: 2-8°C for extended stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.420 - 1.424
Density (20°C)	0.88 - 0.92 g/mL
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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