Description

1-Formylcyclooctatetraene is a specialized, highly reactive organic compound featuring a formyl group attached to a cyclooctatetraene ring system. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced synthetic organic chemistry, particularly for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and advanced materials sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and complex bioactive molecules.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to construct intricate polycyclic frameworks.
• Materials Science Research: Acts as a monomer or precursor for developing polymers with unique electronic or optical properties.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in fundamental research to explore new reaction pathways and chemical spaces.
• Fine Chemical Production: Incorporated into the multi-step synthesis of high-value, low-volume specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Formylcyclooctatetraene
CAS No.	30844-12-3
Molecular Formula	C9H8O
Molecular Weight	132.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclooctatetraene-1-carboxaldehyde; 1-Cyclooctatetraenecarboxaldehyde; Formylcyclooctatetraene; COT-CHO; (1,3,5,7-Cyclooctatetraene)-1-carboxaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 1-Formylcyclooctatetraene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at 2-8°C or as specified on the label. Due to its sensitivity, the container should be kept in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to amber liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Standard Grade)
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5%

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