Description

2,3-Octadiene is a highly volatile, straight-chain hydrocarbon diene with the CAS number 16487-68-6. This compound serves as a valuable specialty chemical intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance sectors for creating complex molecular structures.

Application

• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: A key building block for synthesizing complex natural products, pharmaceuticals, and fine chemicals via Diels-Alder and other cycloaddition reactions.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development and production of advanced pesticide and herbicide formulations.
• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing specific aroma compounds and flavoring agents.
• Material Science: Employed in polymer research and the development of specialty polymers and resins.
• Chemical Research: Serves as a standard or reagent in academic and industrial laboratories studying hydrocarbon reactivity and catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Octadiene
CAS No.	16487-68-6
Molecular Formula	C8H14
Molecular Weight	110.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Octadiene; Octa-2,3-diene; 2,3-Dimethyl-1,3-hexadiene; (E)-2,3-Octadiene; (Z)-2,3-Octadiene; 2,3-Dimethylhexa-1,3-diene; 1,2-Dimethyl-1,3-hexadiene
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Quality Control

Our 2,3-Octadiene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request 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 open flames. Due to its highly volatile nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C (refrigerated) for extended stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	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.