Description

6,7-Dimethyl-4A,5,8,8A-Tetrahydronaphthalene-1,4-Dione is a specialized, high-purity synthetic intermediate belonging to the class of substituted tetrahydronaphthalenediones. This compound matters as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, offering a versatile scaffold for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry research for developing compounds with potential therapeutic activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating advanced active ingredients in crop protection agents, such as herbicides and fungicides.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Acts as a versatile diene or diketone component in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloaddition processes for constructing complex polycyclic frameworks.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and pigments where its specific aromatic structure is required.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in the development of organic electronic materials or advanced polymers due to its conjugated system.

Basic Information

Product Name	6,7-Dimethyl-4A,5,8,8A-Tetrahydronaphthalene-1,4-Dione
CAS No.	2670-18-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₄O₂
Molecular Weight	190.24 g/mol
Synonyms	6,7-Dimethyl-1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydronaphthalene-1,4-dione; 6,7-Dimethyl-1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydronaphthalenedione; 1,4-Dihydro-6,7-dimethyl-1,4-dioxonaphthalene, 4a,5,8,8a-tetrahydro-; 6,7-Dimethyl-4a,5,8,8a-tetrahydro-1,4-naphthoquinone; 6,7-Dimethyl-1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydro-1,4-naphthalenedione; 6,7-Dimethyl-1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydroanthraquinone (incorrect but common misnomer); 6,7-Dimethyltetralindione
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Quality Control

Our 6,7-Dimethyl-4A,5,8,8A-Tetrahydronaphthalene-1,4-Dione is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and industrial synthesis. All products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications 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, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and transfer should be minimized under direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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