Description

(E)-5-Octen-2-Ol is a high-purity, unsaturated aliphatic alcohol with a distinctive olefinic character. This compound serves as a valuable chiral intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its defined stereochemistry and reactive terminal double bond. It is essential for research and production in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and fragrance industries, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and bioactive molecules.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Used in the creation of specialty aroma chemicals, contributing green, fatty, or waxy olfactory notes.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides.
• Material Science Monomer: Potential use in the synthesis of specialty polymers and functional materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, hydrofunctionalization, and other catalytic transformations to introduce the C8 chain with alcohol functionality.
• Research & Development: A standard for analytical methods and a reagent for exploring new synthetic pathways in academic and industrial R&D labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	(E)-5-Octen-2-Ol
CAS No.	89122-05-4
Molecular Formula	C8H16O
Molecular Weight	128.21 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-5-Octen-2-ol; (E)-Oct-5-en-2-ol; trans-5-Octen-2-ol; 5-Octen-2-ol, (5E)-; 2-Octen-5-ol; 5-Octen-2-ol; FEMA 4460; (E)-5-Octen-2-yl alcohol
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Quality Control

Every batch of (E)-5-Octen-2-Ol is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality management systems to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, isomeric composition, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
(E)-Isomer Content (GC)	≥ 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.