Description

1-Methyl-4-(3-Methyl-3-Butenyl)Benzene is a specialized aromatic hydrocarbon featuring a reactive isoprenyl side chain. This compound matters as a versatile chemical intermediate, prized for its ability to introduce a functionalized terpene-like moiety into more complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development teams in the fine chemical, fragrance, and pharmaceutical industries for the synthesis of novel compounds and advanced materials.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for the synthesis of novel musk compounds, woody ambers, and other specialty aroma chemicals.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a precursor in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring lipophilic aromatic segments.
• Agrochemical Intermediates: Employed in the creation of advanced pesticide and herbicide molecules where its specific hydrocarbon skeleton provides desired biological activity or environmental persistence profiles.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile starting material or intermediate for producing specialty chemicals, including liquid crystals, polymers, and organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Valued in academic and industrial R&D for cyclization reactions, cross-coupling, and as a model substrate in methodology development due to its reactive alkene functionality.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Methyl-4-(3-Methyl-3-Butenyl)Benzene
CAS No.	56818-01-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₆
Molecular Weight	160.26 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Methyl-α,α-dimethylallylbenzene; 4-(3-Methylbut-3-en-1-yl)-1-methylbenzene; 1-Methyl-4-(3-methylbut-3-enyl)benzene; 3,3-Dimethylallyl-p-xylene; p-(3-Methyl-3-butenyl)toluene; 4-(3-Methyl-3-butenyl)toluene; 1-Methyl-4-(3-methyl-3-buten-1-yl)benzene
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Quality Control

Our 1-Methyl-4-(3-Methyl-3-Butenyl)Benzene is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC and HPLC analysis, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, it is recommended to keep the container under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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