Description

1,5,5,6-Tetramethylcyclohexa-1,3-diene is a specialized, high-purity diene compound with a unique sterically hindered structure. This compound matters as a valuable chemical intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for creating complex molecular architectures. It is needed by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex, sterically hindered molecules for drug discovery and development.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where specific structural motifs are required for bioactivity.
• Specialty Polymer Research: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer in the development of novel polymers with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Employed as a building block for synthesizing specific terpene-derived aroma chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloaddition chemistry to construct complex polycyclic frameworks.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for creating advanced organic electronic materials or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1,5,5,6-Tetramethylcyclohexa-1,3-Diene
CAS No.	514-94-3
Molecular Formula	C10H16
Molecular Weight	136.24 g/mol
Synonyms	1,5,5,6-Tetramethyl-1,3-cyclohexadiene; 1,3-Cyclohexadiene, 1,5,5,6-tetramethyl-; NSC 66400; 1,5,5,6-Tetramethylcyclohexa-1,3-diene; 1,5,5,6-Tetramethyl-1,3-cyclohexadiene
EINECS	208-191-0

Quality Control

Our 1,5,5,6-Tetramethylcyclohexa-1,3-diene is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting requirements of research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized and should be handled and stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 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.