Description

1,4,6-Trimethyl-5,8-Dihydronaphthalene is a specialized organic compound belonging to the class of substituted dihydronaphthalenes. This chemical serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for creating complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in steroid and polycyclic compound research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific polycyclic frameworks.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or building block for creating specialized organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, or polymers with unique optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloaddition processes to construct complex polycyclic systems.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Serves as a potential intermediate for synthesizing specific musky or amber-type fragrance compounds due to its naphthalene-derived structure.
• Chemical Research Standard: Used as a reference standard or analytical reagent in chromatography and spectroscopy for method development and quality control.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1,4,6-Trimethyl-5,8-Dihydronaphthalene
CAS No.	30316-19-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₆
Molecular Weight	172.27 g/mol
Synonyms	5,8-Dihydro-1,4,6-trimethylnaphthalene; 1,4,6-Trimethyl-5,8-dihydronaphthalene; NSC 209986; 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydro-1,4,6-trimethylnaphthalene (tautomer); Trimethyldihydronaphthalene
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Quality Control

Our 1,4,6-Trimethyl-5,8-Dihydronaphthalene is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place 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
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Standard Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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