Description

1,8-Dichloro-3,5-octadiene is a versatile chlorinated diene intermediate with a unique molecular structure, offering valuable reactivity for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is essential for creating complex organic frameworks, serving as a key building block in the production of specialty chemicals and fine pharmaceuticals. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries seeking to develop novel compounds with specific functionalities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in polymer chemistry for creating novel resins and specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloaddition processes to construct complex cyclic and polycyclic structures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for the synthesis of specific aroma chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,8-Dichloro-3,5-octadiene
CAS No.	55682-96-7
Molecular Formula	C8H12Cl2
Molecular Weight	179.09 g/mol
Synonyms	1,8-Dichloroocta-3,5-diene; 3,5-Octadiene, 1,8-dichloro-; (3E,5E)-1,8-Dichloro-3,5-octadiene; (3E,5E)-1,8-Dichloroocta-3,5-diene; trans,trans-1,8-Dichloro-3,5-octadiene; Dichlorooctadiene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,8-Dichloro-3,5-octadiene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity	Contact for details
Refractive Index	Contact for details

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