Description

(Z)-Oct-6-Enal is a high-purity, unsaturated aliphatic aldehyde with a defined stereochemistry. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile chiral building block and flavor/fragrance intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is particularly relevant for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty fragrance industries seeking to introduce specific olfactory notes or construct complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance (F&F) Industry: A key intermediate for synthesizing green, citrus, and fatty aldehydic notes in fine perfumery and flavor compositions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a chiral synthon in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactive aldehyde functionality.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: An important reagent for academic and industrial R&D, particularly in studies involving stereoselective reactions and cross-coupling.
• Specialty Chemicals: Employed in the manufacture of polymers, resins, and other specialty materials requiring specific aldehyde precursors.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Z)-Oct-6-Enal
CAS No.	63196-64-5
Molecular Formula	C8H14O
Molecular Weight	126.20 g/mol
Synonyms	(Z)-6-Octenal; (Z)-Oct-6-enal; cis-6-Octenal; (Z)-6-Octen-1-al; 6-Octenal, (6Z)-; cis-Oct-6-enal; Leaf Aldehyde (common name for the cis-isomer); (6Z)-6-Octenal
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Quality Control

Our (Z)-Oct-6-Enal is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical and isomeric purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles 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, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. This material is easily oxidized and light-sensitive.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0% (Z-isomer)
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%

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