Description

1,3-Bis(2,2-Dimethylpropyl)-2,4,5,6-Tetramethylbenzene is a highly substituted benzene derivative, specifically a branched alkylbenzene, valued for its unique steric and electronic properties derived from its bulky neopentyl and methyl substituents. This compound serves as a critical advanced intermediate or specialty monomer in the synthesis of high-performance materials, where its structure imparts desirable characteristics like thermal stability and controlled reactivity. It is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors for developing novel active ingredients and engineered materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, where its bulky groups can influence pharmacokinetics and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, contributing to product efficacy and environmental profile.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor for sterically demanding ligands in homogeneous catalysis, enabling more selective and efficient chemical transformations.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Incorporated into polymer backbones to create materials with enhanced thermal properties, solubility, or specific functional groups.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a component in the development of organic semiconductors or charge-transport materials due to its potential electronic properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for academic and industrial chemists exploring new synthetic methodologies and structure-property relationships.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Bis(2,2-Dimethylpropyl)-2,4,5,6-Tetramethylbenzene
CAS No.	33781-73-6
Molecular Formula	C22H38
Molecular Weight	302.54 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Dineopentyl-2,4,5,6-tetramethylbenzene; Benzene, 1,3-bis(2,2-dimethylpropyl)-2,4,5,6-tetramethyl-; 2,4,5,6-Tetramethyl-1,3-dineopentylbenzene; Dineopentyltetramethylbenzene; 1,3-Di-tert-butyl-2,4,5,6-tetramethylbenzene (common misnomer); 1,3-Bis(neopentyl)-2,4,5,6-tetramethylbenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,3-Bis(2,2-Dimethylpropyl)-2,4,5,6-Tetramethylbenzene is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent composition, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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