Description

(Z)-3-Hexenal Dimethyl Acetal is a high-purity, specialty fragrance and flavor intermediate. This compound is valued for its role in imparting fresh, green, and leafy olfactory notes, crucial for creating authentic natural aromas. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, and fine chemical synthesis industries for premium product formulations.

Application

• Fragrance Industry: A key building block for creating fresh, green, and cut-grass notes in perfumes, colognes, and personal care products.
• Flavor Industry: Used to enhance or replicate natural green, vegetable-like, and herbal flavor profiles in food and beverage applications.
• Aroma Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a protected aldehyde intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of more complex fragrance and flavor molecules.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying green leaf volatiles (GLVs) and developing novel aroma compounds.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized as a chiral synthon or specialty reagent in asymmetric synthesis and other advanced chemical processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Z)-3-Hexenal Dimethyl Acetal
CAS No.	55444-65-0
Molecular Formula	C8H16O2
Molecular Weight	144.21 g/mol
Synonyms	(Z)-3-Hexenal Dimethyl Acetal; (3Z)-3-Hexenal Dimethyl Acetal; (Z)-3-Hexen-1-al Dimethyl Acetal; Leaf Aldehyde Dimethyl Acetal; cis-3-Hexenal Dimethyl Acetal; Green Leaf Volatile Acetal; 3-Hexenal, dimethyl acetal, (3Z)-; 1,1-Dimethoxy-(Z)-3-hexene
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Quality Control

Our (Z)-3-Hexenal Dimethyl Acetal is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC and GC-MS, to ensure high purity, correct isomeric composition, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
(Z)-Isomer Content (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.415 - 1.425
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.870 - 0.890

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