Description

1-tert-Butyldecalin is a high-purity, synthetic organic compound belonging to the class of substituted decalins. This specialty chemical serves as a versatile intermediate and a valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its unique steric and electronic properties imparted by the tert-butyl group. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where a bulky, lipophilic moiety is required.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor in the development of new pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and advanced organic frameworks due to its rigid bicyclic structure.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a versatile reagent for introducing the tert-butyl-decalin unit into target molecules in academic and industrial research.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Potential use as a starting material or modifier for synthesizing musky or woody aroma chemicals.
• Catalyst and Ligand Development: Investigated for use in designing novel chiral auxiliaries or ligands for asymmetric catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-tert-Butyldecalin
CAS No.	27193-30-2
Molecular Formula	C14H26
Molecular Weight	194.36 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)decahydronaphthalene; 1-(tert-Butyl)decahydronaphthalene; tert-Butyldecahydronaphthalene; Decalin, 1-tert-butyl-; NSC 163045; 1-t-Butyldecalin
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Quality Control

Our 1-tert-Butyldecalin is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, confirming compliance with customer specifications and relevant industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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