Description

(E)-4-Dodecenoic Acid CAS NO 55928-67-1 is a high-purity, unsaturated fatty acid derivative characterized by its specific trans-configuration at the 4-position. This compound serves as a valuable chemical intermediate and building block for synthesizing more complex molecules in advanced research and industrial applications. It is primarily sought by professionals in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for use in organic synthesis and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for developing advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Acts as a building block for creating specific unsaturated fatty acid derivatives used in aroma compounds.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and advanced organic materials.
• Organic Synthesis: A versatile reagent for cross-coupling reactions, chain elongation, and introducing specific olefinic functionality.
• Biochemical Research: Used in studies related to lipid metabolism, enzyme inhibition, and as a probe for biological pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	(E)-4-Dodecenoic Acid
CAS No.	55928-67-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₂O₂
Molecular Weight	198.30 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-4-Dodecenoic Acid; trans-4-Dodecenoic Acid; 4-Dodecenoic Acid, (E)-; (4E)-Dodec-4-enoic Acid; 4-trans-Dodecenoic Acid; Lauric Acid, 4-ene-; Dodec-4-enoic Acid; 4-Dodecylenic Acid
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Quality Control

Our (E)-4-Dodecenoic Acid is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR analysis, to ensure high chemical purity and isomeric integrity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its easily oxidized nature, minimize exposure to air during handling and use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC/GC)	≥ 95.0%
Isomeric Purity ((E)-isomer)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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