Description

1,3,5-Tris(2,2-Dimethylpropyl)-2-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzene is a specialized organic compound featuring a sterically hindered, multi-branched alkylbenzene structure with a nitro functional group. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules where steric bulk and specific electronic properties are required. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and advanced materials sectors for applications in ligand design, polymer modification, and the development of novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where steric hindrance is needed to modulate biological activity or metabolic stability.
• Advanced Material Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating specialty polymers, dendrimers, or liquid crystals with tailored physical properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to develop bulky ligands for transition metal catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Chemical Research & Development: A key reagent for academic and industrial R&D exploring new organic reactions and the properties of highly substituted aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Intermediates: Potential use in the synthesis of specialized agrochemicals requiring specific steric and electronic profiles.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1,3,5-Tris(2,2-Dimethylpropyl)-2-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzene
CAS No.	40572-20-1
Molecular Formula	C24H41NO2
Molecular Weight	375.59 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-1,3,5-tris(2,2-dimethylpropyl)-4-nitrobenzene; 1,3,5-Tris(neopentyl)-2-methyl-4-nitrobenzene; 4-Nitro-2-methyl-1,3,5-tris(neopentyl)benzene; 40572-20-1; Tris(neopentyl)methylnitrobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,3,5-Tris(2,2-Dimethylpropyl)-2-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzene is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters such as assay (by HPLC), identity confirmation (by IR and NMR), and impurity profiles. Specifications are aligned with research-grade standards, and custom purity grades can be discussed to meet specific project 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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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