Description

(2-Methylbutyl)Cyclohexane is a branched-chain alicyclic hydrocarbon with the CAS number 54105-77-0. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate and specialty solvent in high-value chemical synthesis and formulation. It is particularly valuable for industries requiring a non-polar, hydrophobic medium with specific steric properties, such as advanced polymer research, specialty lubricant additives, and fragrance chemistry.

Application

• Chemical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, where its unique structure can influence stereochemistry.
• Specialty Solvent: Acts as a high-boiling, non-polar solvent for resins, polymers, and in various extraction processes within R&D and fine chemical manufacturing.
• Lubricant & Functional Fluid Component: Employed as a base or additive in formulating synthetic lubricants and heat transfer fluids due to its stability.
• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: Serves as a starting material or diluent for the synthesis of specific musky or woody fragrance compounds.
• Polymer Science: Utilized as a plasticizer or co-monomer in research for modifying the properties of specialty polymers and elastomers.
• Analytical Chemistry: Functions as a reference standard or mobile phase component in chromatographic separations (GC, HPLC).

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Methylbutyl)Cyclohexane
CAS No.	54105-77-0
Molecular Formula	C11H22
Molecular Weight	154.29 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methylbutylcyclohexane; (2-Methylbutyl)cyclohexane; Cyclohexane, (2-methylbutyl)-; Isoamylcyclohexane; 1-Cyclohexyl-3-methylbutane; 3-Methyl-1-cyclohexylbutane
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Quality Control

Our (2-Methylbutyl)Cyclohexane is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC), to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specific application requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.440 - 1.445
Density (20°C)	0.80 - 0.82 g/mL

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