Description

3,3,4-Trimethyldecane is a branched-chain alkane hydrocarbon with the CAS number 49622-18-6. This compound is valued as a high-purity specialty intermediate and a reference standard for analytical and research purposes. It is primarily needed by chemical manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the petrochemical, fine chemical, and materials science sectors for synthesis, formulation, and calibration work.

Application

• As a specialty intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic molecules and fine chemicals.
• As a reference standard and analytical reagent in gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry for method development and calibration.
• In petrochemical research for studying hydrocarbon properties, isomerization, and fuel additive formulations.
• As a building block in materials science for developing novel polymers or surfactants with specific branching characteristics.
• For use in lubricant and synthetic oil research to investigate the effects of molecular structure on viscosity and performance.
• In academic and industrial R&D as a model compound for studying physical and chemical properties of branched alkanes.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3,4-Trimethyldecane
CAS No.	49622-18-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₈
Molecular Weight	184.36 g/mol
Synonyms	3,3,4-Trimethyldecane; Decane, 3,3,4-trimethyl-; 3,3,4-TMD; Trimethyldecane; C13 Branched Alkane; Iso-tridecane (unspecified isomer); Hydrocarbon C13 (branched)
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Quality Control

Our 3,3,4-Trimethyldecane is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and industrial applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, 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 heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0% (Standard Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (20°C)	~0.76 g/mL

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