Description

6-Dodecyl-2-Methoxy-1,4-Benzoquinone is a specialized alkylated methoxyquinone derivative, a compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. Its unique structure, featuring a long dodecyl chain and a methoxy-substituted quinone core, makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing functional molecules and modifying material properties. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and polymer industries seeking to develop novel antioxidants, functional monomers, or specialized chemical probes.

Application

• Chemical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of more complex quinone-based molecules, antioxidants, and biologically active compounds.
• Polymer Science: Used as a functional monomer or additive to impart specific redox or light-absorbing properties to polymeric materials.
• Antioxidant Research: Serves as a model compound or precursor in the study of novel antioxidant mechanisms and stabilizer development for industrial applications.
• Material Modification: Employed in surface chemistry to modify the properties of materials through its reactive quinone moiety.
• Organic Electronics: Investigated as a potential component in the development of organic semiconductors or charge-transport materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for research laboratories and development teams exploring new chemical entities and their applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Dodecyl-2-Methoxy-1,4-Benzoquinone
CAS No.	4075-01-8
Molecular Formula	C19H30O3
Molecular Weight	306.44 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methoxy-6-dodecyl-1,4-benzoquinone; 6-Dodecyl-2-methoxy-p-benzoquinone; 2-Methoxy-6-dodecyl-p-benzoquinone; 6-Dodecyl-2-methoxy-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione; 2-Methoxy-6-dodecyl-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione; Dodecyl Methoxybenzoquinone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Dodecyl-2-Methoxy-1,4-Benzoquinone is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory 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). This compound is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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