Description

Cyclooctene is a versatile, medium-ring cyclic alkene with significant utility in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. Its unique ring strain and reactivity make it a valuable building block for creating complex molecular architectures and specialty polymers. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking to develop novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization (ROMP): A key monomer for producing polyoctenamer and other specialty polymers with tailored properties for elastomers and engineering plastics.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of complex natural products, pharmaceuticals, and fine chemicals via cycloaddition and functionalization reactions.
• Cross-Linking Agent: Used in the formulation of specialty resins and coatings to enhance thermal stability and mechanical strength.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of novel ligands for catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in developing new polymeric materials, including shape-memory polymers and self-healing materials.
• Hydrogenation Studies: Acts as a model substrate in catalytic hydrogenation research and process development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclooctene
CAS No.	931-88-4
Molecular Formula	C8H14
Molecular Weight	110.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclooct-1-ene; 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-Octahydrostyrene; cis-Cyclooctene; (Z)-Cyclooctene; Cyclooctylene; COE; Octahydrostyrene
EINECS	213-243-4

Quality Control

Our Cyclooctene is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, guaranteeing traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile nature, store in a cool, well-ventilated place, ideally at 2-8°C. Keep away from strong acids, oxidizers, and heat sources. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere to minimize oxidation risk.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0% (cis-isomer)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.845 - 0.855
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.468 - 1.472

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