Description

(3Z,5Z)-16,16-Diethoxy-3,5-Hexadecadiene is a specialized diene compound featuring a protected aldehyde group, making it a valuable synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry. This compound matters for its role in constructing complex molecular frameworks, particularly in the synthesis of pheromones, flavor and fragrance ingredients, and other fine chemicals. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to build specific carbon chains with defined stereochemistry.

Application

• Key Intermediate in Pheromone Synthesis: Used in the multi-step construction of insect pheromones for agricultural pest control products.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient Precursor: Serves as a building block for synthesizing specific musky or floral notes in high-value perfumery and flavor compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Wittig-type reactions and other carbon-carbon bond forming processes to introduce specific diene units into target molecules.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Utilized in research for the synthesis of bioactive molecules with long aliphatic chains, potentially for lipid-based drug formulations.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of novel polymers with specific functional groups.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Acts as a synthetic precursor for labeled compounds used in studying biological pathways involving lipid metabolism.

Basic Information

Product Name	(3Z,5Z)-16,16-Diethoxy-3,5-Hexadecadiene
CAS No.	71673-23-9
Molecular Formula	C20H38O2
Molecular Weight	310.52 g/mol
Synonyms	16,16-Diethoxy-3,5-hexadecadiene; (3Z,5Z)-16,16-Diethoxyhexadeca-3,5-diene; 3,5-Hexadecadiene, 16,16-diethoxy-, (3Z,5Z)-; Acetal of 16-oxohexadeca-3,5-dienal; 16,16-Diethoxy-(3Z,5Z)-hexadecadiene
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Quality Control

Our (3Z,5Z)-16,16-Diethoxy-3,5-Hexadecadiene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assessment and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets high standards for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

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

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