Description

Z,Z-7,11-Hexadecadienal is a high-purity, unsaturated aliphatic aldehyde of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound serves as a critical intermediate and a key pheromone component, offering precise structural functionality for creating complex molecules. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the agrochemical, flavor & fragrance, and fine chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality building blocks for specialized applications.

Application

• Pheromone Synthesis: A key component in the synthesis of insect sex pheromones, particularly for lepidopteran species, used in integrated pest management (IPM) strategies.
• Flavor & Fragrance Intermediate: Serves as a valuable precursor for creating specific green, waxy, or fatty aldehydic notes in high-value perfumery and flavor compositions.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the research and development of novel, species-specific attractants and repellents for sustainable crop protection.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile chiral building block for synthesizing complex natural products, pharmaceuticals, and other specialty chemicals.
• Biochemical Studies: Used in laboratory studies to investigate insect olfaction, mating behaviors, and receptor-ligand interactions.
• Standards & Reference Materials: Provides a certified reference standard for analytical method development and quality control in related product manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Z,Z-7,11-Hexadecadienal
CAS No.	96833-53-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₂₈O
Molecular Weight	236.39 g/mol
Synonyms	(7Z,11Z)-7,11-Hexadecadienal; (Z,Z)-7,11-Hexadecadien-1-al; 7,11-Hexadecadienal, (7Z,11Z)-; Bombykol analog; Insect pheromone aldehyde; Hexadeca-7,11-dienal
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Quality Control

Every batch of Z,Z-7,11-Hexadecadienal is produced and controlled under a strict quality management system. We employ advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and isomeric composition meet exacting specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

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 and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Isomeric Purity (Z,Z)	≥ 90.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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