Description

1,2-Dicyclopropylethane is a unique, highly volatile hydrocarbon featuring two cyclopropyl rings. This compound is valued for its distinctive strained-ring structure, which makes it a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and materials research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for synthesizing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with complex ring systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new crop protection agents and herbicides.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer for creating polymers with unique thermal and mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for cyclopropanation reactions and the construction of strained molecular architectures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalytic systems in asymmetric synthesis.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Investigated as a potential intermediate for synthesizing novel aroma chemicals.
• Materials Science Research: Explored for developing advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1,2-Dicyclopropylethane
CAS No.	37520-11-9
Molecular Formula	C8H14
Molecular Weight	110.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Bis(cyclopropyl)ethane; Dicyclopropylethane; 1,2-Di(cyclopropyl)ethane; Ethane, 1,2-dicyclopropyl-; Bis(cyclopropyl)ethane; NSC 163490; 1,2-Dicyclopropylethan (German); 1,2-ジシクロプロピルエタン (Japanese)
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Quality Control

Our 1,2-Dicyclopropylethane is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to verify identity and purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its highly volatile nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed and stored at recommended temperatures (typically 2-8°C or as specified) to minimize evaporation and maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.80 - 0.85
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.430 - 1.450

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