Description

(E)-5-Icosene is a high-purity, long-chain α-olefin characterized by its specific (E)-isomeric configuration. This compound serves as a valuable chemical intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors for creating complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: A key building block for synthesizing complex natural products, pharmaceutical actives, and fine chemicals.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development and production of specialized surfactants, adjuvants, and active ingredient precursors.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a co-monomer or modifier in the production of specialty polyolefins, waxes, and lubricant additives to tailor physical properties.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Serves as a precursor for the synthesis of specific musk compounds and other fragrance ingredients.
• Laboratory Research: Employed as a standard or reagent in chromatographic studies and chemical research due to its defined structure.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additives: Used in the formulation of high-performance synthetic lubricants and fuel additives to improve viscosity and stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	(E)-5-Icosene
CAS No.	74685-30-6
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₄₀
Molecular Weight	280.54 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-5-Eicosene; trans-5-Eicosene; (E)-Icos-5-ene; 5-Eicosene, (E)-; trans-5-Icosene; 5-(E)-Eicosene; (E)-C20:1 n-15; 5-trans-Eicosene
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Quality Control

Our (E)-5-Icosene is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, GC-MS, and NMR, to verify identity, isomeric purity, and chemical composition. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments to ensure compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
(E)-Isomer Content (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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