Description

1,3-Bis(2-Methylphenyl)Propane-1,3-Dione is a specialized diketone compound, also known as a β-diketone, characterized by its two ortho-methylphenyl substituents. This structural motif makes it a valuable intermediate and ligand in advanced chemical synthesis and materials science. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring precise molecular scaffolding and metal coordination.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactivity to create targeted molecular structures.
• Metal Chelation & Catalysis: Acts as a ligand for transition metals (e.g., lanthanides, copper) in catalytic systems and for the preparation of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a precursor or dopant in the development of organic semiconductors and light-emitting materials.
• Polymer Chemistry: Utilized as a cross-linking agent or monomer modifier to impart specific thermal or chemical properties to polymers.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Bis(2-Methylphenyl)Propane-1,3-Dione
CAS No.	847500-51-0
Molecular Formula	C19H18O2
Molecular Weight	278.35 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Di(o-tolyl)propane-1,3-dione; 1,3-Bis(2-methylphenyl)-1,3-propanedione; 2,2'-Dimethyldibenzoylmethane; Bis(2-methylphenyl)methanone, 1,3-diketone derivative; o,o'-Dimethyldibenzoylmethane; β-Diketone ligand with ortho-methyl groups
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,3-Bis(2-Methylphenyl)Propane-1,3-Dione is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and spectroscopic methods for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all quality parameters 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 strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.