Description

(1E,3Z,7E)-1,7-Dimethyl-1,3,7-Cyclodecatriene CAS NO 20082-17-1 is a high-purity, unsaturated cyclic hydrocarbon with a specific stereochemical configuration. This compound serves as a valuable and versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for constructing complex molecular frameworks. It is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries who require precise, high-quality building blocks for creating novel active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), leveraging its unique triene structure for cycloaddition and functionalization reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific cyclic terpene-based structures.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Acts as a starting material or intermediate for the production of sophisticated musk, amber, or woody odorants due to its dimethylcyclodecatriene backbone.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialized polymers with unique thermal or optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions, catalytic hydrogenations, and other transformations to introduce functionalized ten-membered ring systems.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D settings for methodological studies and the exploration of new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1E,3Z,7E)-1,7-Dimethyl-1,3,7-cyclodecatriene
CAS No.	20082-17-1
Molecular Formula	C12H18
Molecular Weight	162.27 g/mol
Synonyms	1,7-Dimethyl-1,3,7-cyclodecatriene; (E,Z,E)-1,7-Dimethyl-1,3,7-cyclodecatriene; Germacratriene; 1,3,7-Cyclodecatriene, 1,7-dimethyl-, (1E,3Z,7E)-; Germacrene intermediate
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Quality Control

Every batch of (1E,3Z,7E)-1,7-Dimethyl-1,3,7-cyclodecatriene is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and purity for critical synthetic applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0% (Area %)
Isomeric Purity (GC)	≥ 90.0% (1E,3Z,7E- isomer)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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