Description

1,2,4,5-Tetraisopropylbenzene is a highly substituted aromatic compound valued for its steric bulk and lipophilic character. This specialty chemical serves as a critical intermediate and functional additive in advanced material synthesis and organic transformations. It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer sectors seeking to leverage its unique structural properties.

Application

• Chemical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, including ligands, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to prepare sterically hindered ligands for catalysis, particularly in transition metal complexes.
• Polymer Additive: Acts as a plasticizer or modifier to alter the physical properties of polymers and resins.
• Research & Development: Essential reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and material properties.
• Chromatography: Potential use as a stationary phase modifier or a standard in analytical methods.
• Organic Synthesis: Employed in Friedel-Crafts alkylation and other reactions requiring a bulky, electron-donating arene.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2,4,5-Tetraisopropylbenzene
CAS No.	27322-46-9
Molecular Formula	C18H30
Molecular Weight	246.43 g/mol
Synonyms	Durene, 1,2,4,5-Tetraisopropyl; 1,2,4,5-Tetrakis(1-methylethyl)benzene; Benzene, 1,2,4,5-tetrakis(1-methylethyl)-; Tetraisopropylbenzene; TIPB; 1,2,4,5-Tetraisopropyl-benzene; sym-Tetraisopropylbenzene
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Quality Control

Our 1,2,4,5-Tetraisopropylbenzene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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.

Specification

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

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