Description

(E)-Hex-2-Enoyl Chloride is a high-purity, unsaturated acid chloride derivative with significant synthetic utility. This compound serves as a versatile and reactive building block for introducing the (E)-hex-2-enoyl moiety into target molecules, enabling the synthesis of complex intermediates. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly those requiring unsaturated side chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialized polymers with unique thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Friedel-Crafts acylation, esterification, and amidation reactions to construct complex organic frameworks.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Intermediate for the synthesis of specific unsaturated esters and lactones that contribute to complex scent and flavor profiles.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	(E)-Hex-2-Enoyl Chloride
CAS No.	97943-16-3
Molecular Formula	C6H9ClO
Molecular Weight	132.59 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-2-Hexenoyl chloride; trans-2-Hexenoyl chloride; (E)-Hex-2-enoic acid chloride; trans-Hex-2-enoic acid chloride; 2-Hexenoyl chloride, (E)-; (E)-2-Hexenoyl chloride; (2E)-Hex-2-enoyl chloride; 97943-16-3
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Quality Control

Our (E)-Hex-2-Enoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and isometric consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its hygroscopic and reactive nature, it should be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) and separated from strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
(E)-Isomer Content (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Chloride Assay (Titration)	95.0 - 102.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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