Description

4-tert-Butylcyclohexene is a valuable, substituted cycloalkene intermediate characterized by its unique sterically hindered structure. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of complex molecules for advanced materials and fine chemicals. Industries such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymer manufacturing need it for creating fragrances, liquid crystals, and other high-value derivatives where its bulky tert-butyl group imparts specific steric and electronic properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of sterically hindered active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and chiral building blocks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating novel pesticides and herbicides with enhanced stability and efficacy.
• Fragrance and Flavor Industry: Acts as a key intermediate for manufacturing musky and woody aroma chemicals.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Employed in the production of polymers with tailored thermal and mechanical properties for advanced materials.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Utilized as a core structural unit in the development of organic compounds for display technologies.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a dienophile in Diels-Alder reactions and a substrate for hydrogenation or oxidation studies.
• Research & Development: A critical compound for academic and industrial R&D in synthetic organic chemistry and catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-tert-Butylcyclohexene
CAS No.	2228-98-0
Molecular Formula	C10H18
Molecular Weight	138.25 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)cyclohexene; 4-(tert-Butyl)cyclohexene; p-tert-Butylcyclohexene; 4-tert-Butyl-1-cyclohexene; Cyclohexene, 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-; 4-tert-Butylcyclohex-1-ene
EINECS	218-767-9

Quality Control

Our 4-tert-Butylcyclohexene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to verify identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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). Due to its nature as an easily oxidized compound, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation to maintain optimal quality and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.458 - 1.462
Density (20°C)	0.830 - 0.850 g/mL

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