Description

2-Methyl-1,5-Heptadiene is a highly versatile, branched-chain diene monomer valued for its reactivity and role as a chemical building block. Its structure makes it a critical intermediate in the synthesis of specialty polymers, fine chemicals, and flavor & fragrance compounds. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the polymer, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to develop novel materials and complex molecules.

Application

• Polymer & Elastomer Synthesis: Serves as a key monomer or co-monomer for producing specialty polymers with tailored properties like flexibility and chemical resistance.
• Fine Chemical Intermediate: Used in multi-step organic synthesis to construct complex molecular frameworks for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing specific terpene-like aroma compounds.
• Adhesive & Sealant Formulations: Incorporated to modify and enhance the performance characteristics of industrial adhesives.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new organic reactions and catalytic processes in academic and industrial R&D.
• Crosslinking Agent: Utilized in formulations to introduce crosslinks into polymer networks, improving thermal and mechanical stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-1,5-Heptadiene
CAS No.	6766-54-7
Molecular Formula	C8H14
Molecular Weight	110.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1,5-Heptadiene, 2-methyl-; 2-Methylhepta-1,5-diene; NSC 66408; 2-Methyl-1,5-heptadiene (mixed isomers); 2-Methylheptadiene
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Methyl-1,5-Heptadiene is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets your specific requirements. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment to guarantee consistent quality and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizers. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (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.