Description

3-(2,4,5-Trimethylphenyl)-1-Propene is a high-purity aromatic olefin building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis and material science research. Its unique sterically hindered trimethylphenyl structure makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process developers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for applications requiring precise molecular architecture.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for sterically demanding molecular frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the bulky aromatic group influences bioactivity.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing specialized phosphine or N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands used in homogeneous catalysis.
• Material Science & Polymer Chemistry: Incorporated into monomers for creating specialty polymers, resins, or liquid crystals with enhanced thermal stability or specific optical properties.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a building block for hole-transport or emissive layers in OLEDs and other organic electronic devices.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Employed in the synthesis of complex musk or amber fragrance compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(2,4,5-Trimethylphenyl)-1-Propene
CAS No.	58474-27-4
Molecular Formula	C12H16
Molecular Weight	160.26 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(2,4,5-Trimethylphenyl)-2-propene; 2,4,5-Trimethylstyrene; 3-(2,4,5-Trimethylphenyl)prop-1-ene; (2,4,5-Trimethylphenyl)ethylene; Vinylmesitylene (common name); β-(2,4,5-Trimethylphenyl)propene; 2-Propene-1-yl-2,4,5-trimethylbenzene
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-(2,4,5-Trimethylphenyl)-1-Propene is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We guarantee high chemical purity and consistency, supported by comprehensive analytical documentation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to ensure it meets your specific research or production requirements.

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 acids and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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