Description

1,2-Ethanocyclobutene CAS NO 30830-20-7 is a specialized organic compound featuring a cyclobutene ring fused with an ethylene bridge, representing a valuable building block in advanced synthetic chemistry. Its unique strained-ring structure makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures in pharmaceutical and materials science research. This chemical is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring strained carbocyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new herbicides and pesticides with unique modes of action.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to create complex polycyclic compounds.
• Ligand Synthesis: Useful for constructing novel chelating ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for methodological studies and exploring new chemical spaces in both university and corporate research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Ethanocyclobutene
CAS No.	30830-20-7
Molecular Formula	C6H8
Molecular Weight	80.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Bicyclo[2.2.0]hex-1(4)-ene; 1,2-Ethanocyclobut-1-ene; 1,2-Dihydrocyclobutabenzene; 3,4-Dihydro-1,2-didehydrobenzene; Cyclobutabenzene (partial); BCH
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Quality Control

Our 1,2-Ethanocyclobutene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant ISO guidelines and can support development projects requiring material for regulatory filings.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its easily oxidized nature, this product should be stored under an inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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