Description

(E)-8-Methyl-4-Decene is a high-purity, branched-chain alkene with the CAS number 62338-50-5. This specialty intermediate is valued for its unique structure, which makes it a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis and material science. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the fragrance, flavor, and fine chemical industries for creating complex molecules.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel musk compounds and other specialty aroma chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Used in cross-coupling reactions, hydroformylation, and other catalytic processes to introduce specific alkyl chains.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a comonomer or chain-transfer agent to modify the properties of polyolefins and other polymers.
• Lubricant Additive Synthesis: Employed in the production of specialty esters and other compounds that enhance lubricant performance.
• Agrochemical Intermediate: Utilized in the research and development of new active ingredients and formulation aids.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial labs for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	(E)-8-Methyl-4-Decene
CAS No.	62338-50-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₂₂
Molecular Weight	154.29 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-8-Methyl-4-decene; 4-Decene, 8-methyl-, (E)-; 8-Methyl-4-decene; trans-8-Methyl-4-decene; (E)-8-Methyldec-4-ene; 4-Decene, 8-methyl-; 8-Methyl-trans-4-decene
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Quality Control

Our (E)-8-Methyl-4-Decene is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, GC-MS, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and isomeric integrity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and traceability for your R&D and production needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, well-ventilated place. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, the container should be kept tightly sealed and away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0% (Area %)
Isomeric Purity ((E)-isomer, GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.1%

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