Description

1,2,4-Trimethyl-1,4-Cyclohexadiene is a specialized, highly volatile diene compound with a unique cyclic structure. This chemical serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its reactivity and specific structural features. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists, as well as process engineers, in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and fragrance industries for creating complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Fragrance & Flavor Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor for creating specific terpenoid and musk-related aroma compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloaddition chemistry to construct complex polycyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Research: Utilized in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides.
• Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or modifier in the development of specialty polymers and resins.
• Catalysis & Ligand Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing novel ligands and organometallic catalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2,4-Trimethyl-1,4-Cyclohexadiene
CAS No.	72985-36-5
Molecular Formula	C9H14
Molecular Weight	122.21 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Cyclohexadiene, 1,2,4-trimethyl-; 1,2,4-Trimethylcyclohexa-1,4-diene; Trimethyl-1,4-cyclohexadiene; NSC 163080
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Quality Control

Our 1,2,4-Trimethyl-1,4-Cyclohexadiene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC and NMR analysis, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your research and process specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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