Description

1,3-Cyclohexadiene-1-Carbaldehyde is a versatile, unsaturated cyclic aldehyde that serves as a valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its conjugated diene-aldehyde structure makes it a key intermediate for constructing complex molecular frameworks, particularly in pharmaceutical and fine chemical research. This compound is essential for chemists and manufacturers in the agrochemical, fragrance, and material science industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a functionalized cyclohexadiene scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, where its reactive aldehyde group enables further functionalization.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Serves as a starting material for creating specific terpenoid-like aroma chemicals and flavor compounds due to its cyclic, unsaturated nature.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and resins with unique thermal or optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to construct polycyclic compounds, natural product analogs, and other advanced intermediates.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Used extensively in research settings for methodological development and exploring new chemical transformations.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1,3-Cyclohexadiene-1-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	1121-54-6
Molecular Formula	C7H8O
Molecular Weight	108.14 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Cyclohexadiene-1-carboxaldehyde; 1-Formyl-1,3-cyclohexadiene; 1,3-Cyclohexadienecarboxaldehyde; 1,3-Cyclohexadiene-1-aldehyde; 3-Cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde; 1,3-Dihydrobenzaldehyde; NSC 406913
EINECS	214-341-5

Quality Control

Our 1,3-Cyclohexadiene-1-Carbaldehyde is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as identity, assay, and impurity profile. We are committed to meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial-scale synthesis. Certificates of Analysis are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its sensitivity, allow the container to reach ambient temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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