Description

1-Ethenylcyclohexene is a highly versatile, unsaturated cyclic hydrocarbon monomer with significant industrial utility. Its unique structure, featuring both a vinyl group and a cyclohexene ring, makes it a valuable intermediate for polymerization and organic synthesis. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the polymer, specialty chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors seeking to develop novel materials with tailored properties.

Application

• Polymer & Resin Synthesis: Serves as a key monomer for producing specialty polymers, including cycloaliphatic resins and cross-linking agents.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Used in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to construct complex polycyclic frameworks for advanced materials.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Adhesive & Coating Formulations: Incorporated to modify the flexibility, adhesion, and chemical resistance of industrial coatings and adhesives.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Utilized as a precursor for synthesizing specific aroma chemicals and fragrance components.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new catalytic processes and novel material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Ethenylcyclohexene
CAS No.	25168-07-4
Molecular Formula	C8H12
Molecular Weight	108.18 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Vinylcyclohexene; 1-Vinyl-1-cyclohexene; Vinylcyclohexene; Cyclohexenyl ethylene; 1-Cyclohexen-1-ylethylene; 1-Cyclohexenyl ethylene; 3a,4,7,7a-Tetrahydroindene (in some contexts); NSC 73958
EINECS	246-680-1

Quality Control

Our 1-Ethenylcyclohexene is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, supporting compliance with relevant industry and research standards. For specific regulatory or grade requirements, please contact our technical support team.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.470 - 1.474
Density (20°C)	0.850 - 0.870 g/mL

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