Description

2,6-Dimethyl-2,6-Octadiene-1,8-Dioic Acid is a specialized dicarboxylic acid derivative featuring a conjugated diene structure, making it a valuable bifunctional building block in organic synthesis. Its unique molecular architecture is critical for constructing complex frameworks in advanced material and pharmaceutical chemistry. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking to introduce specific functional groups and rigidity into target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a rigid, unsaturated backbone.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its diacid functionality enables the creation of specific bioactive compounds.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in specialty polymers, coatings, and adhesives to enhance thermal stability, rigidity, and chemical resistance.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in organic synthesis for creating dyes, pigments, flavors, and fragrances that benefit from its reactive diene and carboxylic acid groups.
• Ligand & Chelating Agent Precursor: Utilized in coordination chemistry and catalysis research for developing novel ligands due to its potential for metal ion complexation.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new synthetic pathways in chemical research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dimethyl-2,6-Octadiene-1,8-Dioic Acid
CAS No.	6247-66-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₄O₄
Molecular Weight	198.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienedioic acid; 2,6-Dimethylocta-2,6-dienedioic acid; Muconic acid, 2,6-dimethyl-; (2E,6E)-2,6-Dimethylocta-2,6-dienedioic acid; trans,trans-2,6-Dimethylmuconic acid; 2,6-Dimethylmuconic acid; 2,6-Dimethyl-trans,trans-muconic acid; Contact for additional trade names.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dimethyl-2,6-Octadiene-1,8-Dioic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for your most demanding synthesis and production processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent moisture absorption, which may affect product stability and performance. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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