Description

(1Z,6Z)-1,6-Cyclodecadiene is a valuable, conformationally constrained diene building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique stereochemistry and ring strain make it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors for applications in cycloaddition reactions and as a precursor to functionalized macrocycles.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of novel bioactive molecules and natural product analogs via Diels-Alder and other pericyclic reactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new active ingredients with complex cyclic structures for crop protection.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the research of specialty polymers with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Catalysis & Ligand Development: Employed as a substrate for testing new catalytic systems or as a backbone for synthesizing novel chiral ligands.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Investigated as a potential precursor for unique musk-like or terpenoid odorants due to its macrocyclic-related structure.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental tool for methodological studies in stereoselective synthesis and ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP).

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	(1Z,6Z)-1,6-Cyclodecadiene
CAS No.	1124-79-4
Molecular Formula	C10H16
Molecular Weight	136.23 g/mol
Synonyms	(Z,Z)-1,6-Cyclodecadiene; cis,cis-1,6-Cyclodecadiene; 1,6-Cyclodecadiene, (1Z,6Z)-; 1,6-Cyclodecadiene, (Z,Z)-; Cyclodeca-1,6-diene; (1Z,6Z)-Cyclodeca-1,6-diene; (Z,Z)-Cyclodeca-1,6-diene
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Quality Control

Our (1Z,6Z)-1,6-Cyclodecadiene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch is characterized and tested to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the high standards required for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay (by GC), stereochemical purity, and impurity profile is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at recommended temperatures between 2°C and 8°C to minimize oxidation and polymerization. Keep away from heat and ignition sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Isomeric Purity (Z,Z)	≥ 90.0%
Related Substances (GC)	Report and comply with limits
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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