Description

cis-1,1,3,4-Tetramethylcyclopentane is a high-purity, branched cyclic alkane with a unique sterically hindered structure. This compound serves as a valuable specialty intermediate and solvent in advanced organic synthesis and materials science, prized for its specific isomer configuration and volatility profile. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, fragrance, and advanced polymer industries for developing novel compounds and formulations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex, sterically hindered molecules for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Acts as a building block or solvent for creating unique musk-like or woody scent molecules.
• Advanced Polymer Research: Serves as a monomer or co-monomer in the development of specialty polymers with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Specialty Solvent: Employed in high-value applications requiring a non-polar, volatile solvent with specific solvation power.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in catalytic reactions, hydrogenation processes, and as a ligand precursor in organometallic chemistry.
• Reference Standard & Calibration: Used in analytical laboratories for gas chromatography (GC) method development and as a purity standard.

Basic Information

Product Name	cis-1,1,3,4-Tetramethylcyclopentane
CAS No.	53907-60-1
Molecular Formula	C9H18
Molecular Weight	126.24 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,3,4-Tetramethylcyclopentane (cis-); cis-1,1,3,4-Tetramethylcyclopentane; (1R,3S)-1,1,3,4-Tetramethylcyclopentane; NSC 169016; Cyclopentane, 1,1,3,4-tetramethyl-, cis-
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Quality Control

Our cis-1,1,3,4-Tetramethylcyclopentane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC and GC-MS, to ensure high chemical purity and isomer specificity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. The product is highly volatile and should be kept away from open flames and ignition sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Isomeric Purity (cis-)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Residue on Evaporation	≤ 0.05%

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