Description

3,3-Dimethylundecane is a branched-chain alkane hydrocarbon, a high-purity specialty chemical identified by CAS NO 17312-65-1. It serves as a valuable intermediate and reference standard in advanced research and industrial synthesis due to its defined molecular structure. This compound is particularly relevant for industries focused on material science, fine chemical manufacturing, and analytical chemistry, where precise hydrocarbon building blocks are essential.

Application

• Chemical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules, including surfactants, lubricant additives, and specialty polymers.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity calibration standard in gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry for analytical method development and quality control.
• Solvent & Diluent: Acts as a non-polar solvent or diluent in formulations requiring specific volatility and solvency properties.
• Fuel & Combustion Research: Utilized as a model compound in studies of hydrocarbon combustion kinetics, ignition quality, and fuel additive performance.
• Material Science: Investigated for its potential in creating tailored hydrophobic coatings or as a component in phase-change materials.
• Fragrance & Flavor Synthesis: May serve as a precursor or building block in the controlled synthesis of specific aroma chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3-Dimethylundecane
CAS No.	17312-65-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₈
Molecular Weight	184.36 g/mol
Synonyms	3,3-Dimethylundecane; Undecane, 3,3-dimethyl-; 3,3-Dimethyl-n-undecane; NSC 74131
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Quality Control

Our 3,3-Dimethylundecane is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, GC-MS, and NMR to confirm identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Boiling Point	~ 230 - 235 °C
Density (at 20°C)	~ 0.76 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	~ 1.425

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