Description

1,4-Cyclooctadiene is a versatile, eight-membered cyclic diene with significant utility in organic synthesis and materials science. Its conjugated double bond system makes it a valuable precursor for the synthesis of complex organic molecules and specialty polymers. This compound is particularly sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for its role as a building block and ligand in catalytic processes.

Application

• As a key monomer and intermediate in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins.
• Utilized as a ligand precursor in organometallic chemistry and homogeneous catalysis.
• Employed in organic synthesis for Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloaddition processes.
• Serves as a building block for pharmaceutical intermediates and active ingredients.
• Used in materials research for the development of novel organic electronic materials.
• Acts as a cross-linking agent or modifier in polymer chemistry formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Cyclooctadiene
CAS No.	1073-07-0
Molecular Formula	C8H12
Molecular Weight	108.18 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Cyclooctadiene; COD; Cycloocta-1,4-diene; 1,4-Dihydrocyclooctene; 1,4-Cyclooctadiene (mixture of isomers); Bicyclo[4.2.0]octa-2,4-diene
EINECS	214-024-8

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Cyclooctadiene is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) for assay and impurity profiling. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from heat and ignition sources. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, the container should be kept tightly sealed and only opened in a controlled environment. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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