Description

1,2-Dimethyl-4-(1-o-Tolyl-Ethyl)-Benzene CAS NO 33967-15-6 is a specialized aromatic hydrocarbon derivative with a unique branched alkylbenzene structure. This compound serves as a valuable high-purity intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, where its specific substitution pattern is critical for building complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a core or side-chain component in the development of organic electronic materials.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for manufacturing dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: Valuable substrate or ligand precursor in catalytic reaction development and mechanistic studies.
• Polymer Modifier: Can be incorporated to modify the properties of specialty polymers and resins.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Dimethyl-4-(1-o-Tolyl-Ethyl)-Benzene
CAS No.	33967-15-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₂₀
Molecular Weight	224.34 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Dimethyl-4-(1-o-tolylethyl)benzene; 4-(1-o-Tolylethyl)-1,2-dimethylbenzene; 1,2-Dimethyl-4-(1-(2-methylphenyl)ethyl)benzene; 1,2-Dimethyl-4-(α-methyl-o-tolyl)benzene; o-Tolyl(2,3-dimethylphenyl)ethane; (2,3-Dimethylphenyl)(2-methylphenyl)ethane; Benzene, 1,2-dimethyl-4-(1-o-tolylethyl)-
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Quality Control

Our 1,2-Dimethyl-4-(1-o-Tolyl-Ethyl)-Benzene is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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