Description

1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15-Cyclohexadecaoctaene is a fully conjugated, cyclic polyene of significant interest in advanced materials and organic synthesis research. This compound matters for its unique electronic structure and potential as a building block for novel macrocyclic and polymeric systems. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and material scientists in the fields of organic electronics, photovoltaics, and supramolecular chemistry. The product is supplied with a high level of purity to meet the stringent requirements of these innovative applications.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Research: Investigated as a potential component or precursor for organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) due to its extended conjugation.
• Photovoltaic Material Development: Serves as a model compound or starting material for synthesizing novel organic dyes and sensitizers in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs).
• Supramolecular Chemistry: Used as a rigid, planar scaffold for constructing complex molecular architectures, cages, and host-guest systems.
• Polymer Science: Acts as a monomer or intermediate for the synthesis of conjugated polymers with tailored optoelectronic properties.
• Theoretical & Computational Studies: Provides a valuable real-world system for modeling and understanding the electronic properties of cyclic π-conjugated systems.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a specialized intermediate in the synthesis of complex, large-ring compounds and annulenes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15-Cyclohexadecaoctaene
CAS No.	3332-38-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₆
Molecular Weight	208.30 g/mol
Synonyms	[16]Annulene; 1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15-Cyclohexadecaoctaene; Cyclohexadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15-octaene; Hexadehydro[16]annulene
EINECS	222-062-2

Quality Control

Our 1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15-Cyclohexadecaoctaene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research and development documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) to minimize oxidation and degradation. Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place, away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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