Description

E-2,3-Dimethyl-3-Dodecene is a high-purity, branched-chain terminal alkene of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and specialty chemical manufacturing. Its unique structure, featuring a trisubstituted double bond, makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecules and functional materials. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries for applications requiring specific olefinic reactivity and steric properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing specific alkyl chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of specialized pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where its hydrocarbon skeleton is incorporated.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Acts as a precursor for musk analogs and other macrocyclic or aliphatic fragrance compounds due to its long alkyl chain.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in hydroformylation, metathesis, and polymerization reactions as a co-monomer or chain transfer agent.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additive Research: Investigated for creating novel synthetic base oils or performance-enhancing additives.
• Material Science: Utilized in the development of specialty polymers, surfactants, and surface coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	E-2,3-Dimethyl-3-Dodecene
CAS No.	174783-19-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₂₈
Molecular Weight	196.38 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-2,3-Dimethyl-3-dodecene; 3-Dodecene, 2,3-dimethyl-, (E)-; trans-2,3-Dimethyl-3-dodecene; 2,3-Dimethyl-3-dodecene (E-isomer); (E)-3-Dodecene, 2,3-dimethyl-; 2,3-Dimethyl-dodec-3-ene
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Quality Control

Our E-2,3-Dimethyl-3-Dodecene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, GC-MS, and NMR, to ensure high chemical and isomeric purity. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles against agreed specifications. Our quality commitment ensures reliable performance and consistency for your critical synthesis workflows.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Allow the container to reach ambient temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Isomeric Purity (E-isomer, GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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