Description

Hexa-1,2,4,5-Tetraene is a specialized, high-purity conjugated tetraene compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and materials research. Its unique linear, all-carbon structure with alternating double bonds makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecular architectures and novel functional materials. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced polymer sectors seeking to develop new compounds with tailored electronic or photophysical properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring rigid, linear conjugated systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of novel herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators where its unique carbon skeleton can impart specific biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a fundamental monomer or precursor in the development of conductive polymers, organic semiconductors, and advanced carbon-based nanomaterials.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Investigated as a core component in the synthesis of emissive layers for next-generation display and lighting technologies.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for methodological studies in cycloaddition reactions, polymerization techniques, and the synthesis of complex natural product analogs.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the production of dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners that benefit from extended conjugation.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Hexa-1,2,4,5-Tetraene
CAS No.	29776-96-3
Molecular Formula	C6H6
Molecular Weight	78.11 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,4,5-Hexatetraene; Hexatetraene; all-trans-Hexa-1,2,4,5-tetraene; 1,2,4,5-Hexatetra-1,2,4,5-ene; Bicyclo[2.2.0]hexa-2,5-diene (valence isomer); (E,E)-Hexa-1,2,4,5-tetraene
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Quality Control

Every batch of our Hexa-1,2,4,5-Tetraene is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We guarantee high chemical purity and consistency, supported by comprehensive analytical documentation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to ensure it meets your specific research or 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. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C to minimize degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%

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