Description

(E)-1-Cycloheptene is a high-purity, unsaturated cyclic hydrocarbon characterized by its specific stereochemistry. This compound serves as a valuable and versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions, cycloadditions, and other ring-forming transformations to create new carbon frameworks.
• Materials Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or precursor for developing specialized polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Catalysis & Ligand Development: Utilized in the preparation of novel ligands and organometallic complexes for catalytic applications.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing specific aroma compounds and terpene derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	(E)-1-Cycloheptene
CAS No.	45509-99-7
Molecular Formula	C7H12
Molecular Weight	96.17 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-Cycloheptene; trans-1-Cycloheptene; trans-Cycloheptene; 1-Cycloheptene, (E)-; Cycloheptene, (E)-; (E)-1-Cycloheptene; 45509-99-7; trans-Cyclohept-1-ene
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Quality Control

Our (E)-1-Cycloheptene is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, GC-MS, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and isomeric integrity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic and spectroscopic data are provided to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical R&D and scale-up processes.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Isomeric Purity ((E)-isomer, 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.