Description

5,6-Bis(Methylene)-1,3-Cyclohexadiene is a highly reactive, non-aromatic conjugated diene with a unique bicyclic structure. This compound serves as a valuable and versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for constructing complex polycyclic frameworks. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for applications requiring precise molecular architecture.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex, polycyclic active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with specific structural motifs.
• Materials Science Research: Used in the development of novel organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and specialty polymers with tailored electronic properties.
• Diels-Alder Reactions: An excellent diene component in Diels-Alder cycloadditions for the rapid construction of complex, multi-ring systems.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing novel chelating ligands and organometallic catalysts.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental research reagent for studying pericyclic reactions and developing new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	5,6-Bis(Methylene)-1,3-Cyclohexadiene
CAS No.	32796-95-5
Molecular Formula	C8H8
Molecular Weight	104.15 g/mol
Synonyms	5,6-Dimethylene-1,3-cyclohexadiene; Bicyclo[4.2.0]octa-1,3,5-triene; 1,3-Cyclohexadiene, 5,6-bis(methylene)-; 5,6-Bis(methylidene)-1,3-cyclohexadiene
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Quality Control

Our 5,6-Bis(Methylene)-1,3-Cyclohexadiene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and development requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at recommended temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) or as specified on the label. This compound is sensitive to oxygen and moisture; ensure containers are sealed properly after each use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 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.