Description

(6E,11Z)-6,11-Hexadecadienal is a high-purity, unsaturated aliphatic aldehyde of significant interest in the flavor, fragrance, and pheromone research industries. This compound serves as a key intermediate and active ingredient due to its specific structural configuration and olfactory properties. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories focused on creating sophisticated aroma chemicals, insect attractants, and bioactive molecules.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Industry: A crucial building block for synthesizing complex aroma compounds, imparting unique green, waxy, or fatty notes to fine perfumes and specialty flavors.
• Pheromone Research & Development: Acts as a precursor or active component in the synthesis of insect sex pheromones for agricultural pest monitoring and mating disruption strategies.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile chiral intermediate in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals and advanced material science, leveraging its conjugated diene and aldehyde functionalities.
• Biochemical Studies: Used in research to study insect olfaction, receptor binding, and the behavioral ecology of Lepidoptera and other insect species.
• Specialty Chemicals: Employed in the formulation of high-value specialty chemicals where specific long-chain aldehyde structures are required.

Basic Information

Product Name	(6E,11Z)-6,11-Hexadecadienal
CAS No.	58701-06-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₂₈O
Molecular Weight	236.39 g/mol
Synonyms	(6E,11Z)-6,11-Hexadecadien-1-al; 6E,11Z-Hexadecadienal; Bombykal (isomer of); (E,Z)-6,11-Hexadecadienal; Hexadeca-6E,11Z-dienal; 6-trans,11-cis-Hexadecadienal; Lepidoptera pheromone intermediate; Aldehyde C-16 (E,Z)
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Quality Control

Our (6E,11Z)-6,11-Hexadecadienal is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as identity, isomeric purity, assay, and impurity profile. We adhere to relevant industry standards for fine chemicals, and custom synthesis and purification to meet specific client specifications are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C or as specified on the label. Due to its sensitivity to oxidation and light, prolonged exposure to air, heat, or light should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (GC/MS)	Conforms to reference
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0% (Area %)
Isomeric Purity ((6E,11Z)-Isomer)	≥ 90.0% (by GC)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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