Description

(Z)-2-Methyl-4-Decene is a high-purity, unsaturated hydrocarbon belonging to the class of α-olefins. This compound serves as a valuable specialty intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for applications requiring specific stereochemistry and chain length.

Application

• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: A key chiral building block for synthesizing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.
• Flavor and Fragrance Precursor: Used in the controlled synthesis of specific aliphatic compounds for fragrance and flavor formulations.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a comonomer or chain-transfer agent in the production of specialized polyolefins and elastomers to fine-tune properties.
• Lubricant Additive Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for manufacturing performance additives that improve the viscosity index and stability of synthetic lubricants.
• Surface-Active Agent Production: Utilized in the synthesis of specialty surfactants and emulsifiers with specific branching characteristics.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for studying olefin metathesis, hydrogenation, and other catalytic reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Z)-2-Methyl-4-Decene
CAS No.	55499-07-5
Molecular Formula	C11H22
Molecular Weight	154.29 g/mol
Synonyms	(Z)-2-Methyl-4-decene; cis-2-Methyl-4-decene; 2-Methyl-cis-4-decene; 4-Decene, 2-methyl-, (Z)-; 2-Methyl-4-decene (cis-); (Z)-2-Methyldec-4-ene
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Quality Control

Our (Z)-2-Methyl-4-Decene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, GC-MS, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and isomeric integrity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and support your quality assurance requirements.

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. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to maximize stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0% (Area %)
(Z)-Isomer Content (GC)	≥ 98.0% of total olefin
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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