Description

1,2-Benzenediol, 4-(1,3,5-Cycloheptatrien-1-Yl)- (9Ci) is a specialized organic compound featuring a unique molecular architecture that combines a catechol moiety with a cycloheptatriene ring. This structure makes it a valuable intermediate for advanced chemical synthesis, particularly in the development of novel materials and functional molecules. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for its potential in creating new active ingredients and complex organic frameworks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the research and synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators due to its reactive phenolic structure.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and advanced polymers where the fused ring system imparts specific electronic or optical properties.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and other functional materials.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for methodological studies in organic synthesis and catalysis.
• Ligand and Complexation Agent: Its catechol unit makes it a candidate for designing chelating ligands in coordination chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Benzenediol, 4-(1,3,5-Cycloheptatrien-1-Yl)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	16235-31-7
Molecular Formula	C13H12O2
Molecular Weight	200.23 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Cyclohepta-1,3,5-trien-1-yl)benzene-1,2-diol; 4-(1,3,5-Cycloheptatrien-1-yl)-1,2-benzenediol; 4-Tropylcatechol; 4-(Cycloheptatrienyl)catechol; 1,2-Dihydroxy-4-(cycloheptatrienyl)benzene; Tropylcatechol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 1,2-Benzenediol, 4-(1,3,5-Cycloheptatrien-1-Yl)- (9Ci) adheres to 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 identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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