Description

(3E,7E)-3,7-Dimethyl-3,7-Octadiene-1,1,8-Tricarboxylic Acid Trimethyl Ester is a high-purity, multifunctional chemical intermediate prized for its unique conjugated diene and ester functionalities. This compound matters for its versatility in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as fragrance synthesis and the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specific terpenoid-based fragrance compounds and aroma chemicals.
• Specialty Polymer Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating polymers with specific optical or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to construct complex carbocyclic and heterocyclic systems.
• Material Science: Used in the development of advanced organic materials, including liquid crystals and photoresists.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	(3E,7E)-3,7-Dimethyl-3,7-Octadiene-1,1,8-Tricarboxylic Acid Trimethyl Ester
CAS No.	57683-64-4
Molecular Formula	C16H22O6
Molecular Weight	310.34 g/mol
Synonyms	3,7-Dimethyl-3,7-octadiene-1,1,8-tricarboxylic acid trimethyl ester; (3E,7E)-3,7-Dimethylocta-3,7-diene-1,1,8-tricarboxylic acid trimethyl ester; Trimethyl (3E,7E)-3,7-dimethylocta-3,7-diene-1,1,8-tricarboxylate; 1,1,8-Trimethoxycarbonyl-3,7-dimethyl-(3E,7E)-octadiene; Geranylidene Malonic Acid Trimethyl Ester; (E,E)-3,7-Dimethyl-3,7-octadiene-1,1,8-tricarboxylic Acid Trimethyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our (3E,7E)-3,7-Dimethyl-3,7-Octadiene-1,1,8-Tricarboxylic Acid Trimethyl Ester is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and scale-up. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider holding under an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Isomeric Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 90.0% (E,E-isomer)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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