Description

1,4,6,7-Tetramethyl-1,2,3,4-Tetrahydronaphthalene is a high-purity, substituted tetrahydronaphthalene derivative, also known as a tetralin derivative, valued for its role as a versatile synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its partially hydrogenated naphthalene core with methyl substituents makes it a key precursor for creating complex molecules in fine chemical and pharmaceutical research. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process developers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty fragrance industries seeking to develop novel compounds with specific structural motifs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with a tetralin-based scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its structure can contribute to specific biological activity.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Acts as a precursor for the synthesis of musky or amber-type odorants and complex flavor molecules due to its stable, substituted aromatic character.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a starting material or dopant in the development of organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized to create novel chiral or sterically hindered ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a monomer or modifier to introduce specific aromatic and aliphatic properties into specialty polymers and resins.
• Chemical Research Standard: Used as a reference standard or model compound in analytical chemistry and spectroscopic studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4,6,7-Tetramethyl-1,2,3,4-Tetrahydronaphthalene
CAS No.	19160-99-7
Molecular Formula	C14H20
Molecular Weight	188.31 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-1,4,6,7-tetramethylnaphthalene; 1,4,6,7-Tetramethyltetralin; NSC 406908; Tetramethyl-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene
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Quality Control

Our 1,4,6,7-Tetramethyl-1,2,3,4-Tetrahydronaphthalene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized and should be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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