Description

Hexaethylbenzene is a highly substituted aromatic compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. Its unique sterically hindered structure makes it a valuable intermediate for developing specialized ligands, catalysts, and high-performance polymers. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial chemists working in the fields of organometallic chemistry, polymer additives, and specialty chemical manufacturing.

Application

• Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for creating bulky, electron-rich ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a building block or additive for modifying polymer properties, such as thermal stability and solubility.
• Organic Semiconductor Research: Investigated as a potential core or side-chain component in the development of novel organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of more complex, multi-functional aromatic compounds for pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.
• Calibration Standard: Employed as a reference standard in analytical chemistry techniques like gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS) due to its well-defined structure.
• Material Science: Explored for creating porous organic frameworks or as a template molecule in nanomaterial synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexaethylbenzene
CAS No.	604-88-6
Molecular Formula	C18H30
Molecular Weight	246.43 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexaethylbenzene; Benzene, hexaethyl-; NSC 66480; Hexaethyl-benzene; Perethylbenzene
EINECS	210-091-5

Quality Control

Our Hexaethylbenzene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to confirm identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and R&D documentation 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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	127 - 131 °C

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