Description

Cyclobutane-1,3-Dione is a high-purity, versatile organic building block characterized by its unique four-membered ring structure containing two ketone groups. This compound is of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research due to its strained ring system and reactive carbonyl functionalities. It serves as a critical intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel compounds with specific biological or material properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with potential therapeutic applications.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its reactive scaffold.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A valuable starting material for constructing strained ring systems, cycloaddition reactions, and the preparation of ligands for catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for the preparation of novel polymers, dyes, and photoactive materials due to its conjugated diketone structure.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Employed in methodological studies and as a model compound for studying reaction mechanisms and ring strain chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclobutane-1,3-Dione
CAS No.	15506-53-3
Molecular Formula	C4H4O2
Molecular Weight	84.07 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Cyclobutanedione; Cyclobutane-1,3-dione; 1,3-Diketocyclobutane; 1,3-Dioxocyclobutane; Squaric Acid (when fully substituted); Quadricyclan-1,3-dione (related derivative); Contact for details on other trade names or abbreviations.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cyclobutane-1,3-Dione is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is thoroughly analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, 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, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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