Description

1-Phenylcyclobutene is a specialized organic building block featuring a cyclobutene ring fused to a phenyl group, offering unique reactivity for advanced synthesis. This compound matters as a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical and materials science research. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and advanced material industries seeking to explore strained-ring chemistry and novel synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those incorporating strained carbocyclic systems.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the phenylcyclobutene moiety can impart specific biological activity.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the research and development of specialty polymers with tailored thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in [2+2] cycloadditions, ring-opening reactions, and other transformations to create complex, polycyclic organic compounds.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized as a scaffold for creating novel ligands in asymmetric catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for exploring new reaction methodologies and the properties of strained olefins in academic and corporate research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Phenylcyclobutene
CAS No.	3365-26-2
Molecular Formula	C10H10
Molecular Weight	130.19 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Phenylcyclobut-1-ene; Cyclobutene, 1-phenyl-; Benzene, (1-cyclobuten-1-yl)-; Phenylcyclobutene; 1-Cyclobutenylbenzene
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Quality Control

Our 1-Phenylcyclobutene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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