Description

1,3,5,7,9,11-Cyclododecahexaene is a fully conjugated, cyclic polyene of significant interest in advanced materials research and organic synthesis. This compound serves as a key precursor and building block for the development of novel polymers, conductive materials, and complex macrocyclic structures. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced polymer industries seeking to innovate with unique carbon frameworks.

Application

• Advanced Polymer Research: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer for synthesizing specialty polymers with unique electronic or optical properties.
• Organic Semiconductor Development: Investigated as a potential component in the creation of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and field-effect transistors (OFETs) due to its conjugated system.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Used to create complex macrocyclic ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a sophisticated synthetic building block for constructing complex, strained-ring systems in medicinal chemistry.
• Material Science Studies: Employed in fundamental research on the properties of cyclic conjugated systems and annulenes.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Utilized in the multi-step synthesis of high-value, complex organic molecules for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3,5,7,9,11-Cyclododecahexaene
CAS No.	3227-77-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₂
Molecular Weight	156.22 g/mol
Synonyms	[12]Annulene; 1,3,5,7,9,11-Cyclododecahexaene; Cyclododeca-1,3,5,7,9,11-hexaene; 1,3,5,7,9,11-Dodecahexaene, cyclic; Dodeca-1,3,5,7,9,11-hexaene, cyclic
EINECS	221-750-1

Quality Control

Our 1,3,5,7,9,11-Cyclododecahexaene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability, purity, and consistency.

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 place. Recommended long-term storage temperature is between 2°C and 8°C. Allow the container to reach ambient temperature before opening to minimize moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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