Description

5-Methyl[2,2'-[(8Z)-8-Hexadecene-1,16-Diyl]Bis(3,6-Dihydroxy-1,4-Benzoquinone)] is a complex, high-purity organic compound belonging to the class of extended quinone derivatives. This specialty chemical is valued for its unique molecular architecture, which imparts specific redox and chelating properties critical for advanced material synthesis and research applications. It serves as a key intermediate or functional component for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of organic electronics, polymer science, and coordination chemistry.

Application

• Organic Semiconductor Research: As a building block for novel conjugated polymers and small molecules in the development of organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and photovoltaic materials.
• Ligand Synthesis: Utilized in the preparation of complexing agents and chelating ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalytic systems.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce redox-active quinone units into polymer backbones for specialty coatings or adhesives.
• Advanced Material Development: Serves as a precursor for creating materials with tailored electronic, optical, or magnetic properties.
• Biomimetic Chemistry: Used in studies modeling quinone-based electron transfer processes found in biological systems.
• Analytical Chemistry: Potential use as a standard or reagent in specialized analytical methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Methyl[2,2'-[(8Z)-8-Hexadecene-1,16-Diyl]Bis(3,6-Dihydroxy-1,4-Benzoquinone)]
CAS No.	21596-60-1
Molecular Formula	C35H42O8
Molecular Weight	590.71 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyl-2,2'-(8Z)-8-hexadecene-1,16-diylbis(3,6-dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone); 5-Methyl-2,2'-(8Z)-8-hexadecene-1,16-diylbis(3,6-dihydroxy-p-benzoquinone); 5-Methyl-2,2'-(8Z)-8-hexadecene-1,16-diylbis(3,6-dihydroxycyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione); (8Z)-5-Methyl-1,16-bis(3,6-dihydroxy-5-methyl-1,4-benzoquinon-2-yl)hexadec-8-ene
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Quality Control

Our production of 5-Methyl[2,2'-[(8Z)-8-Hexadecene-1,16-Diyl]Bis(3,6-Dihydroxy-1,4-Benzoquinone)] adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your research and quality assurance requirements.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants or an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to Orange-Brown Powder or Crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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