Description

3,8-Dimethyl-5-Isopropyl-1,2-Naphthoquinone is a specialized naphthoquinone derivative with a unique substituted aromatic structure. This compound serves as a valuable chemical intermediate and functional building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily required by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in anticancer and antimicrobial research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides due to its bioactive quinone core.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a precursor or intermediate in complex organic reactions, including Diels-Alder reactions and redox processes.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for use in the development of organic semiconductors, dyes, and photoconductive materials.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized in studies of quinone-based electron transport and enzyme inhibition.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,8-Dimethyl-5-Isopropyl-1,2-Naphthoquinone
CAS No.	5574-34-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₁₆O₂
Molecular Weight	228.29 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Isopropyl-3,8-dimethyl-1,2-naphthoquinone; 3,8-Dimethyl-5-(1-methylethyl)-1,2-naphthalenedione; 1,2-Naphthoquinone, 3,8-dimethyl-5-isopropyl-; 5-Isopropyl-3,8-dimethylnaphthoquinone; NSC 163022
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,8-Dimethyl-5-Isopropyl-1,2-Naphthoquinone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, which include data from HPLC, GC, NMR, and other relevant techniques. Our quality commitment ensures the material is suitable for demanding research and development as well as scale-up synthesis applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature and tendency for oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.