Description

(S)-4-Methylhex-5-Enal is a chiral aldehyde building block of significant interest in fine chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its defined stereochemistry, which is crucial for producing enantiomerically pure compounds with specific biological or functional activities. This high-purity intermediate is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of enantiomerically pure active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of chiral pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where stereochemistry affects biological activity.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a precursor for creating specific, high-value aroma compounds and flavor molecules.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in asymmetric synthesis, including nucleophilic addition reactions and reductive amination, to construct complex molecular architectures.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialized polymers with unique properties.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: Used in the preparation of chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	(S)-4-Methylhex-5-Enal
CAS No.	93904-58-6
Molecular Formula	C7H12O
Molecular Weight	112.17 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-4-Methyl-5-hexenal; (S)-4-Methylhex-5-enal; (5S)-4-Methylhex-5-enal; 4-Methyl-5-hexenal, (S)-; (S)-(-)-4-Methyl-5-hexenal; 5-Hexenal, 4-methyl-, (S)-; (S)-4-Methylhex-5-en-1-al
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Quality Control

Our (S)-4-Methylhex-5-Enal is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high enantiomeric purity. Each lot is characterized by GC, HPLC, and chiral analysis to confirm identity, chemical purity, and stereochemical integrity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and degradation. Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 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.