Description

(1,3-Dimethyl-2-Butenyl)Benzene is a specialized aromatic olefin compound with a unique branched alkene side chain. This structural feature makes it a valuable intermediate in fine chemical synthesis, offering versatility for creating more complex molecules. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries for applications requiring specific alkylation or functionalization steps.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted benzyl or phenylbutene moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced crop protection agents, where its structure can be incorporated into herbicides, fungicides, or insecticide molecules.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Acts as a precursor for certain aroma chemicals, contributing to complex scent profiles in perfumery and flavor formulations.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for developing new catalytic processes, such as cross-coupling or hydrogenation reactions.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used as a comonomer or functionalizing agent to introduce specific aromatic and alkenyl properties into specialty polymer chains.
• Liquid Crystal and Electronic Materials: Investigated as a potential intermediate for synthesizing organic components used in display technologies and organic semiconductors.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1,3-Dimethyl-2-Butenyl)Benzene
CAS No.	50704-01-3
Molecular Formula	C12H16
Molecular Weight	160.26 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Dimethyl-2-butenylbenzene; 2-Benzyl-2-butene; (2-Methyl-1-buten-3-yl)benzene; 1-Methyl-1-(phenylmethyl)propene; α,α-Dimethylallylbenzene; Prenylbenzene (common name for related structures); 2-Butenylbenzene, 1,3-dimethyl-; Benzene, (1,3-dimethyl-2-butenyl)-
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Quality Control

Our (1,3-Dimethyl-2-Butenyl)Benzene is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory 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/59-77°F) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent oxidation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.510 - 1.520
Density (20°C)	0.88 - 0.92 g/mL

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