Description

(Z)-4-Dodecen-2-Yne is a specialized aliphatic enyne compound with a defined stereochemistry, offering a unique combination of an alkene and an alkyne functional group within a medium-chain hydrocarbon structure. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable and versatile intermediate for advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the construction of complex molecules and fine chemicals. It is primarily sought after by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries for use in cross-coupling reactions, cycloadditions, and as a building block for novel materials.

Application

• As a key synthetic intermediate in pharmaceutical research for the development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Utilized in agrochemical synthesis for creating novel pesticides, herbicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Serving as a building block in fragrance and flavor chemistry to introduce specific unsaturated hydrocarbon notes.
• Acting as a precursor in material science for the synthesis of specialized polymers or organic electronic materials.
• Employed in academic and industrial R&D for methodological studies in catalysis and organic transformation.
• Potential use as a standard or reference compound in analytical chemistry and chromatography.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Z)-4-Dodecen-2-Yne
CAS No.	74744-39-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₀
Molecular Weight	164.29 g/mol
Synonyms	(Z)-4-Dodecen-2-yne; cis-4-Dodecen-2-yne; 4-Dodecen-2-yne, (Z)-; 4-cis-Dodecen-2-yne; Dodec-4(Z)-en-2-yne; 2-Dodecen-4-yne, (Z)- (reversed numbering); Enyne C12
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Quality Control

Every batch of (Z)-4-Dodecen-2-Yne is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to meet the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to minimize volatility and oxidation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0% (Area %)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 94.0%
Isomeric Purity (Z-isomer)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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