Description

3,6-Diethyl-3,6-Octane-Diol is a high-purity, symmetrical diol compound with significant utility as a specialty chemical intermediate. Its unique structure, featuring two hydroxyl groups on tertiary carbons, makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing complex molecules in advanced material science. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking to develop novel compounds with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug candidates, leveraging its diol functionality for further chemical modifications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the production of specialized herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a chain extender or cross-linking agent in polyurethane and polyester resins to alter flexibility, hardness, and thermal stability.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additive Precursor: Utilized to manufacture high-performance esters that improve lubricity and stability in industrial lubricants and fuel formulations.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Ingredients: Employed in the synthesis of emollients and specialty esters for skin care products.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial laboratories exploring new synthetic pathways and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,6-Diethyl-3,6-Octane-Diol
CAS No.	24459-12-9
Molecular Formula	C12H26O2
Molecular Weight	202.33 g/mol
Synonyms	3,6-Diethyloctane-3,6-diol; 3,6-Diethyl-3,6-octanediol; 3,6-Diethyloctanediol; 3,6-Diethyloctane-3,6-diol; Octane-3,6-diol, 3,6-diethyl-; 3,6-Diethyloctan-3,6-diol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,6-Diethyl-3,6-Octane-Diol is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results 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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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