Description

1-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-3,5-Dimethyl-2,4-Dinitrobenzene is a specialized aromatic nitro compound with a sterically hindered tert-butyl group. This chemical matters as a high-value intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, offering unique reactivity due to its substitution pattern. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for developing specialized azo dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or additive modifier to impart specific properties like UV stability or color to polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in academic and industrial research for constructing complex, sterically hindered aromatic systems.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new reaction pathways in fine chemical synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-3,5-Dimethyl-2,4-Dinitrobenzene
CAS No.	71850-77-6
Molecular Formula	C12H16N2O4
Molecular Weight	252.27 g/mol
Synonyms	2-tert-Butyl-1,3-dimethyl-4,6-dinitrobenzene; 2-tert-Butyl-1,3-dimethyl-4,6-dinitrobenzol; 1-tert-Butyl-3,5-dimethyl-2,4-dinitrobenzene; 4,6-Dinitro-2-tert-butyl-1,3-dimethylbenzene; 2,4-Dinitro-1-tert-butyl-3,5-dimethylbenzene; tert-Butyldimethyldinitrobenzene; DTBDNB (abbreviation)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-3,5-Dimethyl-2,4-Dinitrobenzene is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global B2B clients. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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