Description

1,4-Di-tert-Butylcyclohexene is a specialized organic compound featuring a cyclohexene ring substituted with bulky tert-butyl groups. This unique sterically hindered structure makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where steric bulk influences biological activity or metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific three-dimensional architectures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing sterically demanding ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Employed in the development of high-performance polymers with tailored thermal and mechanical properties, such as polyimides or engineering plastics.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a component or precursor in the synthesis of materials for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) or semiconductors.
• Flavor and Fragrance Chemistry: Utilized as an intermediate for synthesizing complex musk or amber-type fragrance compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Di-tert-Butylcyclohexene
CAS No.	5009-02-9
Molecular Formula	C14H26
Molecular Weight	194.36 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Di-tert-butyl-1,4-cyclohexadiene (common misnomer); 1,4-Di-tert-butylcyclohexa-1,4-diene; 1,4-Di(1,1-dimethylethyl)cyclohexene; 1,4-Di-t-butylcyclohexene; NSC 163022; 1,4-DTBC; Cyclohexene, 1,4-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-
EINECS	225-678-9

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Di-tert-Butylcyclohexene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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