Description

(Z)-2-Propylhept-2-Enal is a high-purity, unsaturated aldehyde with a defined stereochemistry, offering a unique chemical building block for advanced synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key chiral intermediate in the production of fine chemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where precise molecular structure is critical. Industries such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty fragrance development need this material for creating complex, high-value molecules.

Application

• As a chiral intermediate in the synthesis of complex pharmaceutical actives and agrochemicals.
• Utilized in asymmetric synthesis for constructing stereochemically defined carbon frameworks.
• Serving as a key building block in fragrance and flavor chemistry for creating novel aldehydic notes.
• Used in academic and industrial R&D for methodological development in organic synthesis.
• Potential precursor for specialty polymers and functional materials requiring specific aldehyde reactivity.
• Employed in the synthesis of natural product analogs and other biologically active compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Z)-2-Propylhept-2-Enal
CAS No.	95667-14-4
Molecular Formula	C10H18O
Molecular Weight	154.25 g/mol
Synonyms	(Z)-2-Propyl-2-heptenal; (2Z)-2-Propylhept-2-enal; 2-Propyl-2-heptenal (Z)-; (Z)-2-Propyl-2-hepten-1-al; (Z)-2-Propylhept-2-en-1-al; trans-2-Propyl-2-heptenal (ambiguous, verify isomer); 2-Propyl-2-heptenal, (Z)-isomer
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Quality Control

Our (Z)-2-Propylhept-2-Enal is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by GC or HPLC, to meet the stringent requirements of advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and isomer content are 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 place at 2-8°C for long-term stability. This material is easily oxidized and light-sensitive. Allow the container to reach ambient temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
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.