Description

(3E)-Hexadeca-1,3-Diene is a high-purity, linear diene compound with the CAS registry number 54264-03-8. This specialty intermediate is valued for its specific conjugated diene structure, which makes it a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for applications requiring precise molecular architecture.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the production of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in Diels-Alder and other cycloaddition reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel crop protection agents and pesticides, leveraging its reactivity to create specific carbon frameworks.
• Specialty Polymer & Resin Production: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of advanced polymers with tailored properties, such as heat resistance or specific elasticity.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Employed as a precursor in the synthesis of specific macrocyclic musk compounds or other fragrance ingredients.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of new organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, or advanced coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a standardized reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for method development and catalytic studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	(3E)-Hexadeca-1,3-Diene
CAS No.	54264-03-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₀
Molecular Weight	222.41 g/mol
Synonyms	(3E)-1,3-Hexadecadiene; trans-3-Hexadeca-1,3-diene; 1,3-Hexadecadiene, (3E)-; Hexadeca-1,3-diene; (E)-Hexadeca-1,3-diene; 1,3-Hexadecadiene; C16:2 (1,3) Diene
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Quality Control

Every batch of (3E)-Hexadeca-1,3-Diene is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical processes. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to meet exacting industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and potential concentration changes. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0% (Area %)
Isomeric Purity ((3E)-Isomer)	≥ 98.0% (by GC)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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