Description

Cyclohexa-1,4-Diene-1-Carboxylic Acid CAS NO 4315-35-9 is a valuable, unsaturated cyclic carboxylic acid derivative that serves as a versatile synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique conjugated diene structure adjacent to the carboxylic acid group makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce functionalized cyclohexene motifs into target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds containing hydrogenated aromatic or modified cyclohexyl rings.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific cyclic acid components.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a building block for dyes, pigments, and performance chemicals where the diene-acid functionality enables unique polymerization or derivatization pathways.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent in methodological development for Diels-Alder reactions, hydrogenation studies, and other cycloaddition or functionalization chemistry.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with tailored thermal or mechanical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclohexa-1,4-Diene-1-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	4315-35-9
Molecular Formula	C7H8O2
Molecular Weight	124.14 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Cyclohexadiene-1-carboxylic acid; 1-Carboxy-1,4-cyclohexadiene; 4-Cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid (tautomer); δ1,4-Cyclohexadiene-1-carboxylic acid; NSC 163022; 1,4-Dihydrobenzoic acid (non-IUPAC common name); Cyclohexadienecarboxylic acid
EINECS	224-343-8

Quality Control

Our Cyclohexa-1,4-Diene-1-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification (IR, NMR), purity assay (HPLC), and impurity profiling to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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