Description

(Z)-9-Methyl-5-Undecene is a high-purity, unsaturated hydrocarbon with a defined stereochemistry. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its specific molecular geometry. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the fragrance, flavor, and specialty chemical industries for creating complex molecules.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Intermediate: Acts as a key precursor in the synthesis of specific musky or woody aroma chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Used in research and development for constructing more complex organic molecules via reactions like metathesis or hydrogenation.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the production of lubricant additives, surfactants, or other performance chemicals where its olefinic structure is functionalized.
• Pharmaceutical Research Intermediate: Serves as a chiral synthon in the exploratory synthesis of potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Polymer Modification: Can be used as a co-monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialized polyolefins or elastomers.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Z)-9-Methyl-5-Undecene
CAS No.	74630-65-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₄
Molecular Weight	168.32 g/mol
Synonyms	(Z)-9-Methylundec-5-ene; 5-Undecene, 9-methyl-, (Z)-; 9-Methyl-5-undecene (Z)-; (Z)-9-Methyl-5-undecene; cis-9-Methyl-5-undecene
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Quality Control

Our (Z)-9-Methyl-5-Undecene is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term preservation. Recommended storage temperature: 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Isomeric Purity (Z-isomer)	≥ 95.0%

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