Description

(1Z,5Z,9Z)-1,5,9-Cyclododecatriene is a high-purity, cyclic triene compound that serves as a versatile and critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique stereochemistry and conjugated double-bond system make it a valuable building block for creating complex molecular architectures. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel compounds and materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of macrocyclic drugs, including certain antibiotics and anti-cancer agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactivity to form complex heterocyclic structures.
• Specialty Polymer & Resin Production: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating polymers with specific thermal and mechanical properties.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of musky and amber-type fragrance compounds.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: A valuable substrate in Diels-Alder reactions and metal-catalyzed cycloadditions for academic and industrial R&D.
• Ligand Synthesis for Catalysts: Used to prepare complex ligands for transition metal catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	(1Z,5Z,9Z)-1,5,9-Cyclododecatriene
CAS No.	4736-48-5
Molecular Formula	C12H18
Molecular Weight	162.27 g/mol
Synonyms	cis,cis,cis-1,5,9-Cyclododecatriene; (Z,Z,Z)-1,5,9-Cyclododecatriene; all-cis-1,5,9-Cyclododecatriene; 1,5,9-Cyclododecatriene (mixed isomers); CDT; Cyclododeca-1,5,9-triene
EINECS	225-243-5

Quality Control

Our (1Z,5Z,9Z)-1,5,9-Cyclododecatriene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and isomeric consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

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. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, prolonged exposure to air, heat, or light should be avoided. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0% (sum of isomers)
Isomeric Purity ((Z,Z,Z)-isomer)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.1%

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