Description

2,5,5-Trimethyl-2-Hexene is a branched-chain alkene of significant industrial interest due to its unique structural properties. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate and specialty solvent in advanced chemical synthesis, offering a balance of reactivity and volatility. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the fragrance, agrochemical, and polymer industries for the production of fine chemicals and functional materials.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: A key building block for synthesizing more complex organic molecules, including flavors, fragrances, and pharmaceutical precursors.
• Specialty Solvent: Used in formulations and reactions requiring a highly volatile, non-polar organic solvent.
• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: Acts as a raw material or intermediate in the creation of specific aromatic compounds.
• Agrochemical Production: Employed in the synthesis of certain pesticides and herbicides.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Can be used as a co-monomer or modifier to alter the properties of polymers.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or reagent in organic chemistry research and analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5,5-Trimethyl-2-Hexene
CAS No.	40467-04-7
Molecular Formula	C9H18
Molecular Weight	126.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5,5-Trimethylhex-2-ene; 2-Hexene, 2,5,5-trimethyl-; (E)-2,5,5-Trimethyl-2-hexene; (Z)-2,5,5-Trimethyl-2-hexene; Trimethylhexene; Isobutylene trimer (specific isomer); Isobutene trimer; Isobutylen trimer
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Quality Control

Our 2,5,5-Trimethyl-2-Hexene is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the specifications required for industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and ignition points. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.72 - 0.74
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.410 - 1.415

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