Description

Decane, 2,4,6-Trimethyl- is a branched-chain alkane, specifically a trimethyl-substituted decane isomer. This compound serves as a valuable high-purity intermediate and reference standard in research and industrial synthesis. It is primarily utilized by professionals in the pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, and advanced materials sectors for applications requiring defined hydrocarbon structures.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Used in the production of specialty surfactants, lubricant additives, and fine chemicals.
• Chromatographic Reference Standard: Serves as a critical standard in Gas Chromatography (GC) for method development and calibration.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Employed as a building block or solvent in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Fuel and Petrochemical Research: Acts as a model compound for studying combustion properties and hydrocarbon behavior.
• Polymer Science: Utilized as a monomer or co-monomer in the development of specialized polymeric materials.
• Organic Electronics: Investigated for use in the formulation of organic semiconductors and dielectric materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Decane, 2,4,6-Trimethyl-
CAS No.	62108-27-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₈
Molecular Weight	184.36 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4,6-Trimethyldecane; Trimethyldecane; Iso-Tridecane (common name); 2,4,6-TMD; C13 Branched Alkane; NSC 74145; UNII-9Q1V8I8K1F
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Quality Control

Our Decane, 2,4,6-Trimethyl- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, GC-MS, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (20°C)	~0.76 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20/D)	~1.425

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