Description

4-Vinylcyclohexene-1,4-Dicarbaldehyde is a versatile, high-purity bifunctional aldehyde intermediate featuring a reactive vinyl group. This compound is valued for its unique molecular architecture, enabling its use as a key building block in advanced organic synthesis and polymer chemistry. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for creating novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Acts as a cross-linking agent or co-monomer to introduce aldehyde functionality and vinyl reactivity into polymers, enhancing material properties.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances requiring specific cyclic structures.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in R&D for creating advanced organic frameworks, dendrimers, and functional coatings.
• Chemical Synthesis: A versatile building block for Diels-Alder reactions, Michael additions, and other cyclization or chain-extension processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Vinylcyclohexene-1,4-Dicarbaldehyde
CAS No.	63482-34-8
Molecular Formula	C10H12O2
Molecular Weight	164.20 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Vinyl-1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxaldehyde; 1,4-Cyclohexanedicarboxaldehyde, 4-ethenyl-; 4-Ethenylcyclohexane-1,4-dicarbaldehyde; 4-Vinyl-1,4-cyclohexanedialdehyde; Vinylcyclohexanedicarbaldehyde; 4-VCHDA (abbreviation)
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Quality Control

Our 4-Vinylcyclohexene-1,4-Dicarbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

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