Description

1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexamethylbicyclo[2.2.0]Hexa-2,5-Diene is a highly specialized, sterically hindered bicyclic diene with the CAS number 7641-77-2. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable and versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis and materials science research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Advanced Organic Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor or ligand in complex multi-step syntheses, particularly for creating sterically congested molecular frameworks.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where its rigid, multi-substituted structure can impart specific biological activity or metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides, leveraging its unique chemical properties to explore new modes of action.
• Specialty Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of polymers with tailored thermal, mechanical, or optical properties.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: Utilized in organometallic chemistry for the design and synthesis of novel catalysts, particularly those requiring bulky, electron-donating ligands.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for fundamental studies in pericyclic reactions, strain energy, and the exploration of new chemical spaces in both university and corporate research laboratories.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexamethylbicyclo[2.2.0]Hexa-2,5-Diene
CAS No.	7641-77-2
Molecular Formula	C12H18
Molecular Weight	162.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexamethyl Dewar Benzene; Hexamethylbicyclo[2.2.0]hexa-2,5-diene; Dewar Benzene, Hexamethyl-; 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexamethyl-Dewar-benzene; Bicyclo[2.2.0]hexa-2,5-diene, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexamethyl-; HMD
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexamethylbicyclo[2.2.0]Hexa-2,5-Diene is produced and analyzed under strict quality protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your research and development needs. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles as determined by advanced analytical techniques. Our quality management system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of industrial and academic research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Allow the container to reach ambient temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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