Description

5-Methylspiro(2.4)Hepta-4,6-Diene is a specialized spirocyclic hydrocarbon featuring a unique bridged structure. This compound is valued as a versatile and high-purity synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry and materials science research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex spirocyclic drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with unique modes of action.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for creating specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloaddition chemistry to introduce strained, three-dimensional frameworks into target molecules.
• Catalyst Ligand Development: Utilized in the design and synthesis of novel chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for fundamental research in synthetic methodology and reaction mechanism studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Methylspiro(2.4)Hepta-4,6-Diene
CAS No.	4087-51-8
Molecular Formula	C8H10
Molecular Weight	106.17 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methylspiro[2.4]hepta-4,6-diene; 5-Methylspiro(2.4)hepta-4,6-diene; 5-Methyl-1,4-cyclohexadiene, spirocyclopropane derivative; Spiro[2.4]hepta-4,6-diene, 5-methyl-; 4087-51-8
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Quality Control

Our 5-Methylspiro(2.4)Hepta-4,6-Diene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for demanding synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming identity, purity, and impurity profile is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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