Description

trans-1,2-Dimethylcyclohexane is a high-purity, volatile organic compound belonging to the class of alicyclic hydrocarbons. This chemical is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate and a non-polar solvent in specialized organic synthesis and industrial processes. It is primarily sought by manufacturers and R&D facilities in the pharmaceutical, fragrance, and advanced materials sectors for applications requiring a specific stereoisomeric framework or a high-boiling, inert reaction medium.

Application

• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of more complex cyclic and bicyclic organic compounds.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used in the development and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where its specific stereochemistry is critical.
• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: Acts as a precursor or solvent in the creation of synthetic aromatic compounds.
• Specialty Solvent: Employed as a non-polar, high-boiling solvent for reactions, extractions, and purification processes in laboratories and pilot plants.
• Polymer Science: Utilized in research for modifying polymer properties or as a monomer in specific polymerization reactions.
• Analytical Chemistry: Functions as a standard or reference material in chromatographic analysis (GC, GC-MS) and spectroscopic studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	trans-1,2-Dimethylcyclohexane
CAS No.	6876-23-9
Molecular Formula	C8H16
Molecular Weight	112.21 g/mol
Synonyms	(1R,2R)-1,2-Dimethylcyclohexane; (1S,2S)-1,2-Dimethylcyclohexane; trans-1,2-Dimethylcyclohexane; 1,2-Dimethylcyclohexane, trans-; trans-Hexahydro-o-xylene; (±)-trans-1,2-Dimethylcyclohexane; DL-trans-1,2-Dimethylcyclohexane; Cyclohexane, 1,2-dimethyl-, trans-
EINECS	229-995-7

Quality Control

Our trans-1,2-Dimethylcyclohexane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and open flame. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain purity. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
trans-Isomer Purity (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.428 - 1.432
Density (20°C)	0.775 - 0.785 g/mL
Boiling Point	~124-126 °C

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