Description

4-(2,5-Dimethylcyclohexylidene)-2-Butenal is a specialized organic compound featuring a conjugated aldehyde system attached to a dimethylcyclohexylidene moiety, making it a valuable intermediate for fine chemical synthesis. This compound is critical for research and development in advanced material science and fragrance chemistry due to its unique structural framework and reactivity. It is primarily sought by industrial chemists and R&D laboratories working on novel polymer precursors, high-value aroma chemicals, and complex organic syntheses.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for synthesizing novel musk-like compounds and complex aroma molecules.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used in the development of specialty polymers and resins, where its unsaturated aldehyde group can participate in cross-linking or polymerization reactions.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile dienophile or electrophile in Diels-Alder and other cycloaddition reactions to construct complex polycyclic structures.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Employed as a sophisticated intermediate in the synthesis of potential pharmacologically active molecules and scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Development: Utilized in creating advanced intermediates for novel crop protection agents and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in organic semiconductors and advanced coatings due to its conjugated system.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(2,5-Dimethylcyclohexylidene)-2-Butenal
CAS No.	93840-77-8
Molecular Formula	C12H18O
Molecular Weight	178.27 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Butenal, 4-(2,5-dimethylcyclohexylidene)-; 4-(2,5-Dimethylcyclohexylidene)but-2-enal; (E)-4-(2,5-Dimethylcyclohexylidene)but-2-enal; 2,5-Dimethyl-4-(2-butenylidene)cyclohexanone (tautomer); Potential trade names or codes are available upon inquiry.
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Quality Control

Our 4-(2,5-Dimethylcyclohexylidene)-2-Butenal is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as identity, assay, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for industrial chemical manufacturing, ensuring reliability for your critical processes.

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 area. 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	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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