Description

1,4-Bis(2,2-Dimethylpropyl)-2,3,5,6-Tetramethylbenzene is a highly substituted, sterically hindered aromatic compound, valued for its unique structural properties that impart exceptional stability and solubility. This specialty chemical serves as a critical building block and performance additive in advanced material synthesis and fine chemical manufacturing. It is essential for R&D and production in industries such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and polymer science, where its defined molecular architecture enables precise control over product characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly where bulky, lipophilic substituents are required to modulate bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor or modifier in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, contributing to enhanced efficacy and environmental persistence.
• Ligand & Catalyst Design: Serves as a backbone for creating sterically demanding ligands in organometallic chemistry and homogeneous catalysis.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers to improve thermal stability, solubility in organic solvents, and overall material performance.
• Organic Semiconductor Research: Investigated as a potential component or dopant in the development of organic electronic materials due to its electron-donating and packing-influencing properties.
• Chemical Standard & Reference Material: Supplied in high purity for analytical calibration and method development in chromatographic applications.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1,4-Bis(2,2-Dimethylpropyl)-2,3,5,6-Tetramethylbenzene
CAS No.	33770-83-1
Molecular Formula	C22H38
Molecular Weight	302.54 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Di-tert-pentyl-2,3,5,6-tetramethylbenzene; Durene, 1,4-di-tert-pentyl-; 1,4-Di(1,1-dimethylpropyl)-2,3,5,6-tetramethylbenzene; 2,2'-Dimethyl-2,2'-dimethylpropyl-3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbiphenyl (rearranged naming); Hexamethyl-p-di-tert-pentylbenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Bis(2,2-Dimethylpropyl)-2,3,5,6-Tetramethylbenzene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided and available upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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	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.