Description

Hexanal, 2-Ethyl-5-Oxo-, (2R)- (9Ci) is a chiral, high-purity organic compound belonging to the class of substituted aldehydes. This specific stereoisomer is valued for its role as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought after by research and development laboratories and fine chemical manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty fragrance sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of enantiomerically pure drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where specific stereochemistry is required for biological activity.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a precursor for complex aroma chemicals, contributing to unique olfactory profiles in high-end perfumery.
• Organic Chemistry Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for methodological studies in asymmetric synthesis and catalysis.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialized polymers with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexanal, 2-Ethyl-5-Oxo-, (2R)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	553638-68-9
Molecular Formula	C8H14O2
Molecular Weight	142.20 g/mol
Synonyms	(2R)-2-Ethyl-5-oxohexanal; (R)-2-Ethyl-5-oxohexanal; 2-Ethyl-5-oxohexanal, (2R)-; 5-Oxo-2-ethylhexanal, (R)-; (R)-2-Ethyl-5-oxo-hexanal; Hexanal, 2-ethyl-5-oxo-, (R)-; (R)-5-Oxo-2-ethylhexanal
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Quality Control

Our production of Hexanal, 2-Ethyl-5-Oxo-, (2R)- (9Ci) adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high enantiomeric purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including chiral HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, chiral excess, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Keep away from oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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