Description

3-(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)-2-Methyl-1-Propene is a specialized aromatic olefin building block characterized by its dimethylphenyl-substituted propene structure. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the development of fine chemicals and functional materials. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to introduce specific steric and electronic properties into target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring sterically hindered aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its structure can contribute to specific biological activity and stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty monomers for high-performance polymers, resins, and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized as a building block for synthesizing complex fragrance compounds, dyes, and other value-added specialty chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling reactions and C-H functionalization.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)-2-Methyl-1-Propene
CAS No.	119612-48-5
Molecular Formula	C12H16
Molecular Weight	160.26 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-3-(3,5-dimethylphenyl)prop-1-ene; 1-Propene, 3-(3,5-dimethylphenyl)-2-methyl-; 3,5-Dimethyl-α-methylstyrene; (3,5-Dimethylphenyl)-2-methylpropene; m,m-Dimethyl-α-methylstyrene; α-Methyl-3,5-dimethylstyrene; 2-Methyl-1-(3,5-dimethylphenyl)propene
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Quality Control

Our 3-(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)-2-Methyl-1-Propene is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial use. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. For customers with specific regulatory or application requirements, we can tailor quality control protocols and provide supporting documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

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