Description

3,6-Bis-(Methoxymethyl)-Durene is a specialized aromatic compound with a durene (tetramethylbenzene) core functionalized with methoxymethyl groups. This unique structure makes it a valuable high-purity intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought after by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for the development of novel materials and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the research and production of specialized ligands for metal-organic catalysis.
• Advanced Material Research: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and resins with tailored properties.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated for use in the synthesis of charge-transport materials for OLEDs and other electronic applications.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial research exploring new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,6-Bis-(Methoxymethyl)-Durene
CAS No.	1424-78-8
Molecular Formula	C16H24O2
Molecular Weight	248.36 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,4,5-Tetramethyl-3,6-bis(methoxymethyl)benzene; 3,6-Di(methoxymethyl)durene; Durene-3,6-dimethanol dimethyl ether; 1,2,4,5-Tetramethyl-3,6-bis(methoxymethyl)benzol; 3,6-Bis(methoxymethyl)-1,2,4,5-tetramethylbenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We supply 3,6-Bis-(Methoxymethyl)-Durene in high-purity grades suitable for demanding synthetic applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with client specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. Custom purity grades and analytical packages are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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