Description

cis-1,2-Divinylcyclobutane is a highly reactive, strained cyclic diene monomer with significant utility in advanced organic synthesis and polymer chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring two vinyl groups on a cyclobutane ring, makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecular architectures and specialty polymers. This compound is primarily sought by research chemists and material scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for applications requiring precise cycloaddition reactions and polymer cross-linking.

Application

• Diels-Alder Cycloaddition Reactions: Serves as a key diene component for the synthesis of complex, polycyclic organic compounds in pharmaceutical and fine chemical research.
• Specialty Polymer Synthesis: Used as a cross-linking agent or co-monomer to produce polymers with unique thermal and mechanical properties for high-performance materials.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a versatile precursor for the construction of complex natural product analogs and novel molecular scaffolds in medicinal chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in developing new polymeric networks and resins with tailored functionalities for coatings, adhesives, or electronic materials.
• Photochemical Studies: Utilized in research exploring [2+2] photocycloaddition reactions due to its strained ring and alkene functionalities.

Basic Information

Product Name	cis-1,2-Divinylcyclobutane
CAS No.	16177-46-1
Molecular Formula	C8H12
Molecular Weight	108.18 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Divinylcyclobutane (cis-); cis-1,2-Bis(ethenyl)cyclobutane; Cyclobutane, 1,2-divinyl-, (1R,2S)-rel-; (1R,2S)-rel-1,2-Divinylcyclobutane; 1,2-Divinylcyclobutane; Butadiene Dimer (specific isomer); CBVC
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Quality Control

Our cis-1,2-Divinylcyclobutane is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. 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 critical work.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, ideally at 2-8°C (refrigerated) or as specified on the label, due to its highly volatile nature. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and oxidizing agents. Use under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation and polymerization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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