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trans-1-Phenyl-1,3-butadiene (CAS 16939-57-4)

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Alternate Names:
[(E)-1,3-Butadienyl]benzene
Application:
trans-1-Phenyl-1,3-butadiene is an organic building block
CAS Number:
16939-57-4
Purity:
≥95%
Molecular Weight:
130.19
Molecular Formula:
C10H10
Supplemental Information:
This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data.

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trans-1-Phenyl-1,3-butadiene is an organic building block. trans-1-Phenyl-1,3-butadiene is an alicyclic hydrocarbon with limited solubility in water. Its versatility makes it a valuable starting material in the synthesis of various organic compounds, including polymers and dyes. Moreover, this compound serves as a reagent in the laboratory for diverse reactions like the Grignard reaction and the Wittig reaction. Additionally, it plays a role in the synthesis of other alicyclic hydrocarbons such as 1-Phenyl-2-butadiene, 1-Phenyl-3-butadiene, and 1-Phenyl-4-butadiene.


trans-1-Phenyl-1,3-butadiene (CAS 16939-57-4) References

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trans-1-Phenyl-1,3-butadiene, 1 g

sc-229478
1 g
$189.00