Description

3,3-Dimethyl-1,6-heptadiene is a branched, non-conjugated diene monomer of significant interest in advanced polymer synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring two isolated double bonds, makes it a valuable building block for creating specialty polymers with tailored properties such as enhanced flexibility, thermal stability, and chemical resistance. This high-purity intermediate is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors, where precise molecular architecture is critical for product performance.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Specialty Polymer Production: Acts as a co-monomer or cross-linking agent for high-performance elastomers, resins, and adhesives.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Employed as a precursor for synthesizing specific terpene-based aroma compounds.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A versatile reagent for Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloaddition chemistry in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.
• Material Science: Used in the development of novel polymeric materials with specific optical or mechanical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3-Dimethyl-1,6-heptadiene
CAS No.	68701-61-1
Molecular Formula	C9H16
Molecular Weight	124.22 g/mol
Synonyms	1,6-Heptadiene, 3,3-dimethyl-; 3,3-Dimethylhepta-1,6-diene; NSC 163080; 3,3-Dimethyl-1,6-heptadiene; 3,3-Dimethylheptadiene
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Quality Control

Every batch of our 3,3-Dimethyl-1,6-heptadiene is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic analysis, to ensure compliance with industry standards. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, well-ventilated place. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed and away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.74 - 0.76

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