Description

1,5,9,13-Cyclohexadecatetrene is a high-purity, conjugated cyclic hydrocarbon with the CAS number 23579-21-7. This specialty chemical serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for creating novel compounds with specific optical or electronic properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex macrocyclic and polyene structures for potential therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Acts as a key precursor in developing novel active ingredients with specific biological activity.
• Specialty Polymer Synthesis: Serves as a monomer or co-monomer for creating polymers with unique optical, electronic, or structural characteristics.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Utilized as a building block for synthesizing specific musk-like or complex aromatic compounds.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for use in organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, or other advanced functional materials due to its conjugated system.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloaddition chemistry to construct complex polycyclic frameworks.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,5,9,13-Cyclohexadecatetrene
CAS No.	23579-21-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₂₄
Molecular Weight	216.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclohexadeca-1,5,9,13-tetraene; 1,5,9,13-Cyclohexadecatetraene; Musk T; 1,5,9,13-Tetraenecyclohexadecane; Exaltone Tetraene; Globalide Precursor; (Z,Z,Z)-1,5,9,13-Cyclohexadecatetraene; Cyclohexadecatetraene
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Quality Control

Our 1,5,9,13-Cyclohexadecatetrene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your research and production requirements.

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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, the container should be kept sealed after initial use to minimize exposure to air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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