Description

Cyclododecyl Isobutyl Ether is a specialized organic ether compound valued for its unique chemical structure and properties. This high-purity intermediate is critical for advanced synthesis and formulation processes where specific steric and solubility characteristics are required. It serves as a key building block for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel compounds with enhanced performance.

Application

• As a versatile intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly for creating complex molecules with cyclododecane-based frameworks.
• Utilized as a solvent or co-solvent in specialty formulations requiring high solvency power and controlled evaporation rates.
• Acts as a precursor in the production of agrochemicals, such as certain herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Employed in polymer chemistry as a modifier or chain transfer agent to alter polymer properties.
• Serves as a reagent in organic synthesis for introducing the bulky cyclododecyl group into target molecules.
• Used in fragrance and flavor compound synthesis due to its potential as a hydrophobic carrier.
• Functions as a stabilizer or additive in high-performance lubricants and functional fluids.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclododecyl Isobutyl Ether
CAS No.	2986-50-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₃₂O
Molecular Weight	240.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Isobutyl Cyclododecyl Ether; Cyclododecane, (2-methylpropoxy)-; (2-Methylpropoxy)cyclododecane; Ether, isobutyl cyclododecyl; Cyclododecyl 2-methylpropyl ether; Isobutoxycyclododecane; 2986-50-7; NSC 163044
EINECS	221-044-2

Quality Control

Our Cyclododecyl Isobutyl Ether is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are provided and available upon request 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 acids and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability, though short-term storage at 15-25°C is acceptable.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.860 - 0.880
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.460 - 1.470

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