Description

3,5-Octadien-1-ol, (3Z,5E)- is a high-purity, unsaturated fatty alcohol characterized by its specific conjugated diene structure. This compound serves as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for the construction of complex natural products and bioactive molecules. It is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries seeking to introduce specific stereochemistry and functional groups into their target compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and other bioactive lipid mediators.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides that require specific stereochemical configurations for optimal activity.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Acts as a precursor for the synthesis of specific green, fatty, or marine odor notes in high-value perfumery compounds.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or co-monomer in polymer research for creating novel materials with specific unsaturated backbones.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the development of tagged lipid probes for studying biological membrane processes and enzyme mechanisms.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental tool for methodological development in asymmetric synthesis and catalysis studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Octadien-1-ol, (3Z,5E)-
CAS No.	70664-96-9
Molecular Formula	C8H14O
Molecular Weight	126.20 g/mol
Synonyms	(3Z,5E)-3,5-Octadien-1-ol; (Z,E)-3,5-Octadien-1-ol; 3,5-Octadien-1-ol; 3,5-Octadienol; 1-Octadien-3-ol (unspecified isomer); Unsaturated C8 alcohol; Fatty alcohol derivative
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Quality Control

Our 3,5-Octadien-1-ol, (3Z,5E)- is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by GC or HPLC, to ensure high isomeric and chemical purity suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, 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 or argon) at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and polymerization. For long-term storage, keep the material in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Isomeric mixture)
(3Z,5E)- Isomer Content	≥ 90.0% (by GC)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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