Description

(E/Z)-2-Propyl-2,4-Pentadienoic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-purity, unsaturated ester compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This versatile chemical intermediate is valued for its conjugated diene structure, which makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecular frameworks. It is primarily sought by research and development laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for applications requiring precise and reactive diene components.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring complex, unsaturated carbon chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where its diene functionality enables the creation of specific bioactive structures.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as a versatile building block in the synthesis of flavors, fragrances, and other specialty organic compounds.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers and functional materials, utilizing its reactivity in Diels-Alder and other cycloaddition reactions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and for exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	(E/Z)-2-Propyl-2,4-Pentadienoic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	96107-28-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₆O₂
Molecular Weight	168.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2-Propyl-2,4-pentadienoate; 2,4-Pentadienoic acid, 2-propyl-, ethyl ester; Ethyl (2E)-2-propylpenta-2,4-dienoate; Ethyl (2Z)-2-propylpenta-2,4-dienoate; 2-Propyl-2,4-pentadienoic acid ethyl ester; (E/Z)-Ethyl 2-propylpenta-2,4-dienoate
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Quality Control

Our (E/Z)-2-Propyl-2,4-Pentadienoic Acid Ethyl Ester is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (sum of E/Z isomers)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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