Description

(Z)-3,8-Dimethyl-2,7-Nonadienoic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity, unsaturated ester compound with a defined stereochemistry, serving as a valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its specific molecular architecture makes it a critical building block for creating complex molecules with precise spatial orientation. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries who require reliable, high-quality chiral intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex natural product analogs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where specific stereochemistry influences biological activity.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Acts as a precursor for musky or woody odorants in high-end perfumery and flavor compositions.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions, cross-coupling, and other transformations to construct complex organic frameworks.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or modifier in the development of specialized polymers with unique properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a standard or starting material in academic and industrial R&D for methodological studies.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	(Z)-3,8-Dimethyl-2,7-Nonadienoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	55283-30-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₀O₂
Molecular Weight	196.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl (Z)-3,8-Dimethyl-2,7-nonadienoate; (Z)-3,8-Dimethyl-2,7-nonadienoic Acid Methyl Ester; 2,7-Nonadienoic Acid, 3,8-Dimethyl-, Methyl Ester, (Z)-; Methyl 3,8-Dimethyl-(Z)-2,7-nonadienoate; (Z)-Methyl 3,8-Dimethyl-2,7-nonadienoate; 3,8-Dimethyl-2,7-nonadienoic Acid Methyl Ester (Z-isomer)
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Quality Control

Every batch of (Z)-3,8-Dimethyl-2,7-Nonadienoic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We employ advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and stereochemical integrity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, isomer content, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C/59-77°F) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent oxidation. Keep away from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
(Z)-Isomer Content	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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