Description

(4E,6E)-4,6-Decadienoic Acid is a high-purity, conjugated diene carboxylic acid with a defined stereochemistry. This compound serves as a valuable chemical intermediate and building block for synthesizing more complex molecules in fine chemical and pharmaceutical research. It is particularly relevant for industries requiring precise organic synthesis, such as pharmaceutical development, agrochemical research, and specialty fragrance creation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating novel crop protection agents and herbicides.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing specific aroma chemicals and flavor compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly in Diels-Alder and conjugate addition reactions.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and resins.
• Biochemical Research: Used in studies involving lipid analogs and metabolic pathway investigations.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4E,6E)-4,6-Decadienoic Acid
CAS No.	60388-65-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₆O₂
Molecular Weight	168.23 g/mol
Synonyms	trans,trans-4,6-Decadienoic Acid; (E,E)-4,6-Decadienoic Acid; 4,6-Decadienoic Acid, (4E,6E)-; 4-trans,6-trans-Decadienoic Acid; 4,6-Decadienoic Acid; (all-E)-4,6-Decadienoic Acid; 4,6-Decadienoic acid (E,E)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (4E,6E)-4,6-Decadienoic Acid is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity, correct stereochemistry, and batch-to-batch consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Isomeric Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (4E,6E)-isomer
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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