Description

Cyclopropylidenecyclobutane is a specialized strained hydrocarbon building block featuring a unique fused ring structure. This high-energy intermediate is valued for its reactivity and utility in advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the construction of complex molecular frameworks. It serves as a critical precursor for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, enabling the development of novel compounds with targeted properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Materials Science Research: Acts as a monomer or precursor for developing advanced polymers and specialty materials with unique thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cycloaddition reactions and other transformations to create complex, strained ring systems.
• Catalysis & Ligand Development: Serves as a scaffold for creating novel ligands and catalysts in asymmetric synthesis.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental research tool in synthetic organic chemistry for methodology development and exploring new chemical space.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Cyclopropylidenecyclobutane
CAS No.	16764-72-0
Molecular Formula	C7H10
Molecular Weight	94.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Spiro[2.3]hex-1-ene; Bicyclo[3.1.0]hex-2-ene; 1,2,3,6-Tetrahydrospiro[2.3]hex-1-ene; Cyclopropylidenecyclobutane; Spirohex-1-ene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cyclopropylidenecyclobutane is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, GC-MS, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile nature, store in a cool, well-ventilated place, ideally at 2-8°C or as specified on the label. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Use under an inert atmosphere for extended storage to maintain 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.