24heptadiene

24Heptadiene is a hydrocarbon with the chemical formula C7H12. It is a cyclic alkene containing a seven-membered ring with two double bonds. The number 24 in its name refers to the positions of the double bonds within the ring, with the numbering starting from one of the atoms within a double bond. Specifically, the double bonds are located between carbon atoms 2 and 3, and between carbon atoms 4 and 5 of the heptane ring.

This molecule is an isomer of other cycloheptadienes, differing in the placement of its double bonds. Due to the presence of two double bonds, 24heptadiene can undergo various addition reactions characteristic of alkenes, such as hydrogenation and halogenation. The cyclic structure also influences its reactivity and physical properties compared to linear dienes.

The synthesis of 24heptadiene can be achieved through various organic chemistry routes, often involving cyclization reactions or modifications of existing cyclic compounds. Its applications are not widespread or as well-documented as some other cyclic dienes. It may be used as a research chemical in academic studies investigating reaction mechanisms or as a building block in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules. Further research into its specific properties and potential uses is ongoing within the field of organic chemistry.