Description

Cyclooct-4-En-1-Yl Formate is a specialized organic ester featuring an unsaturated eight-membered ring, offering a unique combination of reactivity and volatility. This compound is valued in advanced chemical synthesis for its role as a versatile building block and potential fragrance intermediate. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the fine chemicals, flavor & fragrance, and pharmaceutical development sectors.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex macrocyclic compounds and other specialty chemicals.
• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: Used in the research and development of novel aroma molecules due to its unique structural properties.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Acts as a building block in medicinal chemistry for the development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Polymer Science: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating polymers with specific ring structures.
• Catalysis & Ligand Development: Utilized in the preparation of novel ligands for transition metal catalysis.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in fundamental organic chemistry research and process development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclooct-4-En-1-Yl Formate
CAS No.	80638-10-4
Molecular Formula	C9H14O2
Molecular Weight	154.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclooct-4-enyl formate; 4-Cycloocten-1-ol formate; Formic acid cyclooct-4-en-1-yl ester; Cyclooct-4-en-1-yl methanoate
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Quality Control

Our Cyclooct-4-En-1-Yl Formate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, well-ventilated place. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed and away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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