Description

1-Methoxy-1,3-Butadiene is a versatile, highly reactive diene derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique methoxy-substituted structure provides enhanced reactivity and regioselectivity in cycloaddition and polymerization reactions, enabling the creation of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel materials and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: A key precursor in Diels-Alder reactions for constructing complex, chiral carbon frameworks found in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Specialty Polymer Synthesis: Used as a co-monomer to introduce functionalized side chains, modifying the physical and chemical properties of polymers for adhesives, coatings, and elastomers.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific heterocyclic structures.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a versatile synthon for producing complex organic molecules used in flavors, fragrances, and electronic chemicals.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in developing novel organic electronic materials and functional coatings due to its polymerizable diene system.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in metal-catalyzed coupling reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds for complex molecule assembly.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Methoxy-1,3-Butadiene
CAS No.	3036-66-6
Molecular Formula	C5H8O
Molecular Weight	84.12 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methoxybuta-1,3-diene; 1-Methoxy-1,3-butadiene; 2-Methoxy-1,3-butadiene; Methoxybutadiene; 1,3-Butadiene, 1-methoxy-; 1-Methoxybutadiene; Danishefsky's diene (common name in synthesis); (E)-1-Methoxy-1,3-butadiene
EINECS	221-245-1

Quality Control

Our 1-Methoxy-1,3-Butadiene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support cGMP and ISO standards for industrial and research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C to minimize oxidation and polymerization. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, separate from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Peroxide Value	≤ 10 meq/kg
Stability (Inert Atmosphere)	Stable for 12 months at recommended storage

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