Description

1,3-Cyclooctadiene is a versatile, highly reactive eight-carbon cyclic diene with significant utility in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique strained-ring structure and conjugated double bond system make it a valuable building block for creating complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for applications requiring precise cycloaddition and functionalization reactions.

Application

• Diels-Alder Reactions: Serves as a key diene component for the synthesis of complex bicyclic and polycyclic compounds in medicinal chemistry and material science.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring specific ring structures.
• Catalysis & Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed in the development of novel polymers with tailored properties via ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) or copolymerization.
• Agrochemical Research: Utilized in creating novel intermediates for crop protection agents and herbicides.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: A valuable reagent for constructing complex organic molecules in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Cyclooctadiene
CAS No.	1700-10-3
Molecular Formula	C8H12
Molecular Weight	108.18 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Cyclooctadiene; COD; Cycloocta-1,3-diene; 1,3-Cyclooctadiene, mixture of cis and trans; Bicyclo[6.1.0]nona-2,4,6-triene (derivative); 1,2,5,6-Dibenzocyclooctadiene (related structure)
EINECS	216-917-5

Quality Control

Our 1,3-Cyclooctadiene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) for purity and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile nature, store in a cool, well-ventilated place, preferably at 2-8°C (refrigerated) or under inert atmosphere (nitrogen/argon) for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0% (typical 98-99%)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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