Description

4,7-Octadienoic Acid, Ethyl Ester, (Z)- is a specialized, high-purity unsaturated ester with a defined stereochemistry, serving as a valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its precise molecular structure makes it a critical building block for the development of complex molecules, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and flavor & fragrance industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for their synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a precursor for creating specific ester notes and complex aroma molecules.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer in the production of specialty polymers with unique properties.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A versatile reagent for Diels-Alder reactions, cross-coupling, and other carbon-carbon bond-forming transformations in R&D laboratories.
• Material Science: Used in the development of novel organic materials and liquid crystals.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4,7-Octadienoic Acid, Ethyl Ester, (Z)-
CAS No.	69925-33-3
Molecular Formula	C10H16O2
Molecular Weight	168.23 g/mol
Synonyms	(Z)-Ethyl 4,7-Octadienoate; Ethyl (4Z,7Z)-4,7-Octadienoate; Ethyl (Z)-4,7-Octadienoate; 4,7-Octadienoic acid ethyl ester, (Z)-; (Z)-4,7-Octadienoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl (Z)-Hepta-4,7-dienoate
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Quality Control

Our 4,7-Octadienoic Acid, Ethyl Ester, (Z)- is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical specifications are available upon request, providing full traceability and compliance with your internal quality standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere to preserve purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Isomeric Purity (Z-isomer)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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