Description

(2Z,6E)-2,6-Dibenzylidenecyclohexanone is a high-purity, conjugated enone compound characterized by its specific stereochemistry. This molecule serves as a versatile advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a critical building block in organic synthesis. It is primarily required by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel active compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those requiring rigid, conjugated frameworks.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Used in Michael additions, Diels-Alder reactions, and other cyclization processes to construct polycyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a core scaffold for developing new active ingredients with potential herbicidal or insecticidal properties.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in organic semiconductors and non-linear optical (NLO) materials due to its extended π-conjugation.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in stereoselective synthesis and catalysis.
• Ligand Synthesis: Potential precursor for creating chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2Z,6E)-2,6-Dibenzylidenecyclohexanone
CAS No.	251909-29-2
Molecular Formula	C20H18O
Molecular Weight	274.36 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Bis(benzylidene)cyclohexanone (mixed isomers); 2,6-Dibenzylidenecyclohexanone; (2Z,6E)-2,6-Bis(phenylmethylene)cyclohexanone; Cyclohexanone, 2,6-bis(phenylmethylene)-, (2Z,6E)-; DBCH
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (2Z,6E)-2,6-Dibenzylidenecyclohexanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and isomeric consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and cGMP-grade intermediate applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Isomeric mixture)
(2Z,6E)-Isomer Ratio	≥ 95% of total
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.