Description

1,6-Dichloro-1,5-Cyclooctadiene CAS NO 29480-42-0 is a versatile chlorinated cyclic diene intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring two reactive double bonds and chlorine substituents, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex bioactive molecules and potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive sites for structural diversification.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed in the creation of specialty polymers, resins, and functional materials with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in Diels-Alder reactions, cross-coupling reactions, and other cyclization processes to form complex carbocyclic and heterocyclic systems.
• Research & Development: Essential for academic and industrial R&D exploring new synthetic methodologies and chemical spaces.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1,6-Dichloro-1,5-Cyclooctadiene
CAS No.	29480-42-0
Molecular Formula	C8H10Cl2
Molecular Weight	177.07 g/mol
Synonyms	1,6-Dichloro-1,5-cyclooctadiene; 1,5-Cyclooctadiene, 1,6-dichloro-; Cycloocta-1,5-diene, 1,6-dichloro-; 1,6-Dichlorocycloocta-1,5-diene; 29480-42-0; NSC 163066
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Quality Control

Our 1,6-Dichloro-1,5-Cyclooctadiene is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, which includes data from GC, HPLC, and NMR analyses. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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