Description

(R,E)-2-Methylhex-4-Enoic Acid (Wxc08410) is a high-purity, chiral unsaturated carboxylic acid characterized by its specific stereochemistry. This compound serves as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, where precise molecular architecture is critical. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for the development of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in stereoselective synthesis.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific stereoisomers for optimal activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Acts as an intermediate for creating complex, naturally-derived aroma compounds.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functional monomers for specialized polymers and advanced materials.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A critical reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and stereochemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(R,E)-2-Methylhex-4-Enoic Acid (Wxc08410)
CAS No.	93553-73-2
Molecular Formula	C7H12O2
Molecular Weight	128.17 g/mol
Synonyms	(2R,4E)-2-Methyl-4-hexenoic acid; (R)-2-Methyl-(E)-4-hexenoic acid; (R,E)-2-Methylhex-4-enoic acid; (R,E)-2-Methyl-4-hexenoic acid; (R,E)-2-Methyl-4-hexenic acid; (2R)-2-Methyl-(4E)-hex-4-enoic acid; WXC08410
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of (R,E)-2-Methylhex-4-Enoic Acid is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our standard grade meets high-purity research specifications, with typical purity exceeding 97% (by chiral HPLC). Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing chiral purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment. We support custom synthesis to meet specific purity requirements (e.g., >98%, >99%) for critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, store separately from incompatible materials such as bases, oxidizing agents, and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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