Description

3,4-Octadiene CAS NO 34511-01-8 is a specialized, high-purity diene compound characterized by its unique conjugated double-bond system. This structure makes it a valuable chemical intermediate and building block for advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought after by R&D laboratories and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors for creating novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: A key precursor in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloaddition chemistry for constructing complex cyclic compounds.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used in the development and synthesis of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Development: Serves as a building block for synthesizing novel herbicides, insecticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Specialty Polymer & Material Science: Employed in the creation of polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential use in the synthesis of specific aroma chemicals and flavoring agents.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploration in synthetic organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4-Octadiene
CAS No.	34511-01-8
Molecular Formula	C8H14
Molecular Weight	110.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4-Octadiene; (3E,4E)-3,4-Octadiene; (3Z,4Z)-3,4-Octadiene; Octa-3,4-diene; 3,4-Dimethyl-1,3,5-hexatriene (tautomer); 3,4-Dimethylhexa-1,3,5-triene; 3,4-Dimethyl-1,3,5-hexatriene
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Quality Control

Our 3,4-Octadiene is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, GC-MS, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support custom synthesis and can tailor purity grades to meet specific research or production requirements.

Storage

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

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.