Description

Isoamylbenzene is a high-purity aromatic hydrocarbon compound, valued for its role as a versatile intermediate and solvent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its specific branched-chain alkylbenzene structure makes it a critical component for producing specialty chemicals and fine materials. This product is essential for research laboratories, pharmaceutical development, and industrial manufacturers requiring consistent, high-quality organic building blocks.

Application

• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of more complex aromatic compounds, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and liquid crystals.
• Organic Solvent: Used as a reaction medium in processes involving strong acids and other reagents where specific solvation properties are required.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for method development, catalysis studies, and exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Acts as a building block in the multi-step synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other drug candidates.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Utilized in the production of certain aromatic compounds that contribute to complex scent and flavor profiles.
• Polymer Modification: Can be involved in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins to alter physical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isoamylbenzene
CAS No.	2049-94-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₁₆
Molecular Weight	148.24 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Methylbutyl)benzene; 1-Phenyl-3-methylbutane; Benzene, (3-methylbutyl)-; Isoamylbenzene; Iso-Pentylbenzene; 3-Methylbutylbenzene; 3-Methyl-1-phenylbutane
EINECS	218-076-6

Quality Control

Our Isoamylbenzene is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to confirm identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profiles, and physical properties is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.487 - 1.491
Density (20°C)	0.855 - 0.865 g/mL
Boiling Point	Approx. 205 - 210 °C

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