INTRODUCTION

The product, acronymed ETD, is an organic compound with a fused bicyclic ring system and an ethylidene group. The structure renders the chemical special properties leading to its applications in diverse fields.

Manufacture

ETD is manufactured by Diels Alder reaction between dicyclopentadiene and a suitable diene.

SynonymETD
Ethylidenetetracyclododecene
1,7,13-Tetradecatriyne
CAS no.38233-76-0
EINECS no.700-518-3
Molecular formulaC14H18
Molecular weight186.29
Structure

Applications

APIs
As a valuable intermediate in development of novel drug candidates
Agrochemicals
As an ingredient in advanced crop protection formulations
Others
As resin in 3D printing inks
Material science
Building block for novel polymers and ion exchange resins
Proteomic research
TestUnitSpecifications
AppearanceLight yellow liquid
Purity%Min 95

STORAGE

Stored at ambient temperature

PACKING

Suitable

REACH Status

Not registered

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