Description

1,4-Cyclohexanedione CAS NO 637-88-7 is a versatile cyclic diketone compound that serves as a key synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry. Its value lies in its ability to undergo selective reactions, making it a crucial building block for constructing complex molecular frameworks. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical synthesis, and the production of specialty chemicals and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Used in Diels-Alder reactions, condensations, and as a starting material for ligands, catalysts, and functional polymers.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers, resins, and advanced organic materials.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of organic dyes, pigments, and photochromic compounds.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Used in the controlled synthesis of aroma chemicals and musk analogs.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Cyclohexanedione
CAS No.	637-88-7
Molecular Formula	C6H8O2
Molecular Weight	112.13 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Dioxocyclohexane; p-Dioxocyclohexane; Cyclohexane-1,4-dione; 1,4-Diketocyclohexane; p-Quinone, Tetrahydro-; Tetrahydro-p-benzoquinone; 1,4-Cyclohexanedione; 637-88-7
EINECS	211-307-0

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Cyclohexanedione is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	77 - 81 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.