1,3-Cyclohexadiene

• CAT Number: R051218
• CAS Number: 592-57-4
• Molecular Formula: C6H8
• Molecular Weight: 80.13
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Dihydro-benzene; Cyclohexa-1,3-diene
• Storage: Desiccate at RT
• IUPAC Name: cyclohexa-1,3-diene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H8/c1-2-4-6-5-3-1/h1-4H,5-6H2
• InChIKey: MGNZXYYWBUKAII-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1CC=CC=C1

1,3-Cyclohexadiene is a six-membered ring hydrocarbon with two double bonds in a conjugated system. It is a colorless liquid with a distinct odor and is highly reactive due to its conjugation and strained ring structure. 1,3-Cyclohexadiene serves as a versatile building block in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of aromatic compounds and cyclohexane derivatives. Research on this compound focuses on its reactivity, stereochemistry, and applications in organic chemistry for developing new synthetic routes and functional materials.