Description

Fulvene is a unique and versatile organic compound characterized by its distinctive non-benzenoid aromatic structure, serving as a fundamental building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its significance lies in its role as a key precursor and intermediate for the development of novel materials, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemicals. This product is essential for research institutions, fine chemical manufacturers, and industrial R&D departments focused on creating innovative polymers, organic electronics, and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: A crucial precursor for synthesizing complex polycyclic compounds, cyclopentadienyl derivatives, and novel ligand systems for catalysis.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used in the development of new drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry programs exploring novel scaffolds.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or building block for advanced polymers, conductive materials, and organic semiconductors used in electronic devices.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand precursor for the preparation of organometallic complexes and catalysts used in polymerization and fine chemical synthesis.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Fundamental research tool for studying reaction mechanisms, aromaticity, and the development of new synthetic methodologies.
• Specialty Chemicals: Intermediate in the production of dyes, pigments, and other high-value, performance chemicals.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Fulvene
CAS No.	6317-25-5
Molecular Formula	C6H6
Molecular Weight	78.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Pentafulvene; 3-Methylene-1,4-pentadiene; 5-Methylene-1,3-cyclopentadiene; Fulvene (C6H6); 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-5-methylenecyclopentadiene; Cyclopentadienylidene methane
EINECS	228-657-2

Quality Control

Our Fulvene is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and structural confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards and our quality systems are designed to support cGMP requirements for advanced intermediates.

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. Recommended long-term storage temperature is between 2°C and 8°C. Allow the container to reach ambient temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress and degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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