Description

Ethylidenecycloheptane is a specialized, highly volatile organic compound belonging to the class of strained cycloalkenes. This chemical serves as a valuable and versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its unique seven-membered ring structure and reactive double bond. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors for developing novel compounds and polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring strained ring systems.
• Agrochemical Research: Acts as a key precursor in developing new pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators with novel modes of action.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed as a monomer or co-monomer in the creation of specialty polymers with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A crucial reagent for cycloaddition reactions, ring-opening polymerizations, and the construction of complex natural product analogs in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Used in the research and development of novel aroma chemicals and synthetic flavors due to its hydrocarbon backbone.
• Catalysis & Ligand Development: Serves as a substrate or precursor for developing new metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalytic ligands.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethylidenecycloheptane
CAS No.	10494-87-8
Molecular Formula	C9H16
Molecular Weight	124.22 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Ethylidenecycloheptane; Cycloheptene, 1-ethylidene-; 1-(Ethylidene)cycloheptane; Ethylidene-cycloheptane; NSC 163020
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Quality Control

Our Ethylidenecycloheptane 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 GC, GC-MS, and NMR, to verify identity and purity. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results 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, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and ignition points. Due to its highly volatile nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration of vapors. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C (refrigerated) for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 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.