Description

1,1,4,4,5,5,8,8-Octamethyl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-Octahydroanthracene is a high-purity, fully substituted polycyclic hydrocarbon with a unique, symmetrical molecular architecture. This compound is valued as a key intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for creating complex, sterically hindered structures. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors, where it serves as a precursor for ligands, functional polymers, and novel molecular frameworks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a sophisticated scaffold for the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for developing advanced crop protection agents and herbicides with specific steric properties.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or precursor for creating specialty polymers, organic semiconductors, and liquid crystalline materials.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: Employed in the design and synthesis of sterically demanding ligands for transition metal catalysis.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Provides a rigid, multi-functional core for constructing complex polycyclic and cage-like organic molecules.
• Reference Standard & Analytical Use: Utilized as a high-purity standard in chromatographic analysis and spectroscopic studies.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1,1,4,4,5,5,8,8-Octamethyl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-Octahydroanthracene
CAS No.	22306-30-5
Molecular Formula	C26H36
Molecular Weight	348.57 g/mol
Synonyms	Octamethyloctahydroanthracene; 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-Octahydro-1,1,4,4,5,5,8,8-octamethylanthracene; 1,1,4,4,5,5,8,8-Octamethyl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydroanthracene; OM-OHA; Perhydro-1,1,4,4,5,5,8,8-octamethylanthracene; Fully Methylated Octahydroanthracene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,1,4,4,5,5,8,8-Octamethyl-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-Octahydroanthracene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical specifications 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, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.