Description

trans-1,2-Divinylcyclobutane is a specialized, high-purity organic compound featuring a unique strained cyclobutane ring with two vinyl substituents. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable and versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel chemical entities and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of complex, biologically active molecules and novel drug candidates.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a cross-linking agent or monomer for creating polymers with unique thermal and mechanical properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new active ingredients for crop protection products.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to construct complex carbocyclic and heterocyclic frameworks.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of novel ligands for transition metal catalysis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the multi-step synthesis of specialty flavors, fragrances, and other high-value chemicals.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	trans-1,2-Divinylcyclobutane
CAS No.	6553-48-6
Molecular Formula	C8H12
Molecular Weight	108.18 g/mol
Synonyms	trans-1,2-Bis(ethenyl)cyclobutane; (E)-1,2-Divinylcyclobutane; 1,2-Divinylcyclobutane; Cyclobutane, 1,2-diethenyl-, (E)-; trans-1,2-Di(vinyl)cyclobutane; 1,2-Bis(vinyl)cyclobutane; CBV (abbreviation)
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Quality Control

Every batch of trans-1,2-Divinylcyclobutane is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency through advanced analytical techniques including GC, GC-MS, and NMR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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, the container should be kept tightly sealed and away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 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.