Description

Tridecane,4,8-Dimethyl- is a branched-chain alkane hydrocarbon with the CAS registry number 55030-62-1. This high-purity specialty chemical serves as a critical intermediate and reference standard in advanced research and industrial synthesis. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the fragrance, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical sectors requiring precise molecular structures for product development and quality control.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex aroma chemicals and musk compounds due to its specific hydrocarbon backbone.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Acts as a building block or reference standard in the development and analysis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a key intermediate for producing more complex organic molecules in fine chemical manufacturing.
• Gas Chromatography (GC) Standard: Employed as a high-purity calibration standard for analytical instrumentation and method validation.
• Lubricant and Fuel Additive Research: Studied for its properties in formulating specialty lubricants and modifying fuel characteristics.
• Polymer Science: Investigated as a monomer or modifier in the development of specialized polymeric materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tridecane,4,8-Dimethyl-
CAS No.	55030-62-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₃₂
Molecular Weight	212.41 g/mol
Synonyms	4,8-Dimethyltridecane; 2,6-Dimethylundecane (common name based on numbering); Isohexadecane (trade/alternative name); Branched C15 Alkane; 2,6,10-Trimethyldodecane (isomer); High-purity C15 Isoalkane; Synthetic Hydrocarbon Fluid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Tridecane,4,8-Dimethyl- is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets your specific purity and performance requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles by GC and other relevant methods are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (n20D)	Contact for details
Density (20°C)	Contact for details

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