Description

1,3,6-Octatriene is a valuable conjugated triene hydrocarbon with the CAS number 929-20-4. This compound serves as a versatile building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty polymer industries for its unique reactivity and structural properties.

Application

• As a key chemical intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, including fragrances and flavor compounds.
• Utilized in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloaddition chemistry for the construction of cyclic frameworks in pharmaceutical research.
• Acting as a monomer or co-monomer in the development of specialty polymers and functional materials with tailored properties.
• Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new catalytic processes.
• Serving as a precursor or model compound in material science for creating novel conjugated systems.
• Potential use in the synthesis of agrochemicals and other performance chemicals requiring specific alkenyl components.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3,6-Octatriene
CAS No.	929-20-4
Molecular Formula	C8H12
Molecular Weight	108.18 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3,6-Octatriene; (3E)-1,3,6-Octatriene; (E)-1,3,6-Octatriene; trans-1,3,6-Octatriene; all-trans-1,3,6-Octatriene; NSC 60539; Octa-1,3,6-triene; 1,3,6-Octatriene, (E)-
EINECS	213-195-6

Quality Control

Our 1,3,6-Octatriene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including purity assay and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all relevant specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 area, away from heat and ignition sources. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, the container should be kept tightly sealed and only opened in a controlled environment. 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%
Isomeric Purity (GC)	≥ 90.0% (E-isomer)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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