Description

1,3-Diisopropylcyclohexane is a branched, saturated alicyclic hydrocarbon characterized by its two isopropyl substituents on the cyclohexane ring. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate and specialty solvent in advanced organic synthesis and materials science due to its unique steric and lipophilic properties. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for applications requiring non-polar reaction media or specific molecular frameworks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where its specific stereochemistry is advantageous.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key building block in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Specialty Solvent: Employed as a non-polar, high-boiling solvent for sensitive reactions, recrystallizations, and polymer processing.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor or backbone for creating sterically hindered ligands used in homogeneous catalysis.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into polymer chains to modify physical properties such as flexibility, thermal stability, and solubility.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in Diels-Alder reactions, hydrogenations, and other transformations to construct complex alicyclic structures.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential use as an intermediate for synthesizing specific musk or woody aroma chemicals.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for methodological studies and exploring new synthetic pathways in academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Diisopropylcyclohexane
CAS No.	7045-70-7
Molecular Formula	C12H24
Molecular Weight	168.32 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclohexane, 1,3-diisopropyl-; 1,3-Bis(1-methylethyl)cyclohexane; Diisopropylcyclohexane; NSC 74135
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Quality Control

Our 1,3-Diisopropylcyclohexane is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specified parameters. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.448 - 1.452
Density (20°C)	0.80 - 0.82 g/mL

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