Description

trans-4-Decenoic Acid is a high-purity, unsaturated medium-chain fatty acid with the CAS number 57602-94-5. This compound serves as a versatile and valuable intermediate in the synthesis of fine chemicals, flavors, and fragrances, prized for its specific stereochemistry and reactive terminal alkene. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to build complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance Intermediate: A key building block for synthesizing lactones, esters, and other aroma compounds that impart fruity, creamy, or fatty notes.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a chiral synthon in the research and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemicals: Employed in the development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the production of specialty polymers, resins, and coatings to alter physical properties.
• Organic Synthesis: A valuable reagent for cross-coupling reactions, hydrogenation, and other transformations in research and process chemistry.
• Biochemical Research: Used in lipidomics studies and as a standard or probe for metabolic pathway analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	trans-4-Decenoic Acid
CAS No.	57602-94-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₈O₂
Molecular Weight	170.25 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-4-Decenoic Acid; trans-Dec-4-enoic Acid; 4-Decenoic Acid, (E)-; (E)-4-Decensäure; FA(10:1n-6); 4-Decenoic Acid; (4E)-Dec-4-enoic Acid
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Quality Control

Our trans-4-Decenoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopy (IR, NMR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen. Keep away from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Isomeric Purity (trans-4)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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