Description

Fulvene CAS NO 497-20-1 is a unique non-benzenoid aromatic hydrocarbon characterized by its distinctive five-membered ring structure with an exocyclic double bond. This compound serves as a fundamental building block and a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. It is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel compounds with tailored electronic and structural properties.

Application

• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: A key precursor for synthesizing complex polycyclic compounds, natural product analogs, and novel molecular architectures.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used in the development of new drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs exploring novel scaffolds.
• Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or building block for creating advanced organic electronic materials, such as conductive polymers and organic semiconductors.
• Agrochemical Development: Employed in the synthesis of experimental active ingredients for crop protection products.
• Theoretical & Computational Chemistry: Serves as a model compound for studying aromaticity, reaction mechanisms, and electronic properties in non-benzenoid systems.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to prepare specialized ligands for catalysis and coordination chemistry applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fulvene
CAS No.	497-20-1
Molecular Formula	C6H6
Molecular Weight	78.11 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Cyclopentadiene, 5-methylene-; 5-Methylene-1,3-cyclopentadiene; Pentafulvene; 5-Methylidenecyclopenta-1,3-diene; Fulvene (C6H6); 5-Methylenepenta-1,3-diene
EINECS	207-848-1

Quality Control

Our Fulvene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, to verify identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. This material is easily oxidized and light-sensitive; minimize exposure to air and light during handling.

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.