Description

4,4'-Dimethyl-1,1'-Bicyclohexane is a high-purity, saturated bicyclic hydrocarbon compound. This specialty chemical serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its unique structural rigidity and lipophilic character. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring rigid, lipophilic core structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating novel pesticides and herbicides with enhanced stability.
• Liquid Crystal & Advanced Materials: Acts as a precursor or a mesogenic core component in the development of liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and other functional organic materials.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed as a ligand or a scaffold in catalytic systems and for constructing complex polycyclic frameworks in research chemistry.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Utilized as a starting material for synthesizing specific musky or amber-type fragrance compounds due to its stable, saturated hydrocarbon backbone.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated as a comonomer or cross-linking agent to modify the physical properties of polymers, enhancing thermal stability and rigidity.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4'-Dimethyl-1,1'-Bicyclohexane
CAS No.	54823-99-3
Molecular Formula	C14H26
Molecular Weight	194.36 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1'-Bicyclohexyl-4,4'-dimethane; 4,4'-Dimethylbicyclohexyl; 4,4'-Dimethyl-1,1'-bicyclohexyl; 4,4'-Dimethylbicyclohexyl-1,1'; 4,4'-Dimethyl-dicyclohexyl; p,p'-Dimethylbicyclohexyl; Bicyclohexyl, 4,4'-dimethyl-
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Quality Control

Our 4,4'-Dimethyl-1,1'-Bicyclohexane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis applications.

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, strong acids, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.05%

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