Description

trans-Cyclododecene is a high-purity, cyclic alkene of significant industrial interest. Its unique strained-ring structure and defined stereochemistry make it a valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and polymer industries seeking to develop novel compounds with specific properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and bioactive compounds.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used in the preparation of macrocyclic ligands, fragrances, and other specialty chemicals requiring a defined C12 backbone.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer for the development of novel polymers with specific ring-strain-induced reactivity.
• Catalysis Research: Employed as a substrate in metathesis reactions and other catalytic processes to study reaction mechanisms and develop new catalysts.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to construct complex polycyclic frameworks.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential precursor for the synthesis of musk-like odorants and other fragrance components.

Basic Information

Product Name	trans-Cyclododecene
CAS No.	1486-75-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₂
Molecular Weight	166.30 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-Cyclododecene; trans-Cyclododec-1-ene; (E)-Cyclododec-1-ene; Cyclododecene, (E)-; Cyclododecene, trans-; 1-Cyclododecene, (E)-; 1-Cyclododecene, trans-; (1E)-Cyclododecene
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Quality Control

Our trans-Cyclododecene is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Isomeric Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0% trans-isomer

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