Description

Methyl Cyclohexadiene is a highly reactive, unsaturated cyclic hydrocarbon that serves as a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis. Its unique structure makes it a versatile building block for creating complex molecular frameworks in fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. This compound is essential for research and production in industries requiring specialized organic precursors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug molecules.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for producing specialty chemicals, fragrances, and flavor compounds.
• Polymer Research: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer in the development of novel polymers and specialty resins.
• Agrochemical Production: Employed in the synthesis of advanced pesticide and herbicide intermediates.
• Material Science: Utilized in research for developing new organic electronic materials and coatings.
• Catalysis & Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating novel ligands and catalysts in organometallic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl Cyclohexadiene
CAS No.	30640-46-1
Molecular Formula	C7H10
Molecular Weight	94.15 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methyl-1,4-cyclohexadiene; 3-Methyl-1,4-cyclohexadiene; 4-Methyl-1,3-cyclohexadiene; Methyl-1,3-cyclohexadiene; Methylcyclohexadiene; 1-Methylcyclohexa-1,4-diene; 3-Methylcyclohexa-1,4-diene
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Quality Control

Our Methyl Cyclohexadiene is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy results. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with every shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles to meet your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, containers should be kept tightly sealed and under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term storage to prevent oxidation and polymerization. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities	≤ 5.0%

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