Description

Ethylidenecyclohexane is a versatile, highly volatile organic compound with a unique bicyclic structure, serving as a valuable intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its reactivity as a building block for creating complex molecules in the pharmaceutical and specialty chemical industries. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers working on catalysts, fine chemicals, and novel material development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Catalyst and Ligand Synthesis: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands and organometallic catalysts for polymerization and asymmetric synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Polymer Research: Investigated as a monomer or co-monomer in the development of novel polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloaddition chemistry to construct complex ring systems.
• Material Science: Used in research for developing advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethylidenecyclohexane
CAS No.	1003-64-1
Molecular Formula	C8H14
Molecular Weight	110.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Ethylidenecyclohexane; Ethylidene-cyclohexane; Cyclohexane, ethylidene-; NSC 74112; 1-(Ethylidene)cyclohexane; 1-Ethylidene-cyclohexane; 3-Ethylidenecyclohexene (tautomer); Ethylidene cyclohexane
EINECS	213-708-5

Quality Control

Our Ethylidenecyclohexane 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 (GC, GC-MS, NMR) to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and specific impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and ignition points. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep the container tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C (refrigerated) for long-term stability, or at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) for short-term use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0% Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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