Description

1,2-Diethyl-3,4,5,6-Tetramethylbenzene is a high-purity, multi-alkylated benzene derivative valued for its role as a versatile synthetic intermediate and a specialized solvent. Its unique sterically hindered structure makes it particularly useful in applications requiring high thermal stability and controlled reactivity. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced material sectors.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for synthesizing complex organic molecules, including ligands, liquid crystals, and specialty polymers.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used in the development and scale-up of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where specific alkylbenzene motifs are required.
• Advanced Material Production: Acts as a precursor or additive in the manufacture of heat-resistant polymers, organic semiconductors, and specialty coatings.
• Specialty Solvent: Employed as a high-boiling, non-polar solvent for reactions and recrystallizations that demand an inert, thermally stable medium.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: Utilized in the design and synthesis of sterically demanding ligands for transition metal catalysis.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Provides a high-purity standard for gas chromatography (GC) and other analytical methods in quality control laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Diethyl-3,4,5,6-Tetramethylbenzene
CAS No.	33884-69-4
Molecular Formula	C14H22
Molecular Weight	190.32 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Diethyl-3,4,5,6-tetramethylbenzene; Durene, Diethyl Derivative; 3,4,5,6-Tetramethyl-1,2-diethylbenzene; 1,2-Diethyltetramethylbenzene; Benzene, 1,2-diethyl-3,4,5,6-tetramethyl-; NSC 163076
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 1,2-Diethyl-3,4,5,6-Tetramethylbenzene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. We guarantee high chemical purity and consistency, supported by comprehensive analytical testing including GC, HPLC, and NMR. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to ensure it meets your specific R&D or production requirements.

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
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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