Description

3,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,2-Dione, 3,4,5,6-Tetraethyl- (9Ci) is a specialized tetra-substituted quinone derivative, a compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique sterically hindered structure, which makes it a versatile building block for creating complex molecular architectures. This chemical is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for applications such as ligand synthesis and the development of novel functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring sterically hindered quinone motifs.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing advanced active ingredients for crop protection, leveraging its unique redox properties.
• Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a core structure for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Functional Materials: Employed in the research and development of organic electronic materials, dyes, and pigments.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and process chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,2-Dione, 3,4,5,6-Tetraethyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	798542-47-9
Molecular Formula	C14H20O2
Molecular Weight	220.31 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4,5,6-Tetraethyl-1,2-benzoquinone; 3,4,5,6-Tetraethyl-o-benzoquinone; Tetraethylbenzoquinone; 3,4,5,6-Tetraethylcyclohexa-3,5-diene-1,2-dione; 3,4,5,6-Tetraethyl-1,2-cyclohexadienedione
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 3,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,2-Dione, 3,4,5,6-Tetraethyl- (9Ci) adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for critical R&D and scale-up processes. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and GC-MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its nature as an easily oxidized compound, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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