Description

5,7-Octadienoic Acid is a valuable, unsaturated carboxylic acid building block in organic synthesis. Its conjugated diene structure makes it a versatile intermediate for the production of fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and advanced materials. This compound is particularly sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of bioactive molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced crop protection agents and herbicides.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for flavors, fragrances, and other specialty organic compounds.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating novel polymers with specific properties.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in methodological development and as a model compound in organic chemistry research.
• Cosmetic Ingredient Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of certain specialty esters and active cosmetic ingredients.

Basic Information

Product Name	5,7-Octadienoic Acid
CAS No.	73501-16-3
Molecular Formula	C8H12O2
Molecular Weight	140.18 g/mol
Synonyms	5,7-Octadienoic acid; (5E,7E)-5,7-Octadienoic acid; (5E,7E)-Octa-5,7-dienoic acid; 5,7-Octadienoic acid (E,E)-; Octa-5,7-dienoic acid; 5,7-Dienoic acid (C8); 5,7-Octadienoate
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Quality Control

Our 5,7-Octadienoic Acid is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including purity assay and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its easily oxidized nature, minimize exposure to air during handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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