1,1,2,2-Tetramethylcyclopropane (CAS 4127-47-3)
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1,1,2,2-Tetramethylcyclopropane is a compound of interest in the field of organic chemistry, particularly for its unique structural qualities due to the presence of a cyclopropane ring and methyl substituents. It serves as a subject in the study of ring strain and stability in small cyclic compounds, as the tetramethyl substitution pattern influences the electronic and steric properties of the molecule. This compound is also examined for its reactivity in synthetic chemistry, as the cyclopropane ring is known to participate in various ring-opening reactions. In addition, 1,1,2,2-Tetramethylcyclopropane is used in research on gas-phase reactions and as a model compound in computational chemistry to predict the behavior of similarly structured molecules. Its role in the synthesis of larger, more complex organic molecules is another area of study, given its potential as a building block due to the reactivity of the cyclopropane moiety.
1,1,2,2-Tetramethylcyclopropane (CAS 4127-47-3) References
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
1,1,2,2-Tetramethylcyclopropane, 5 g | sc-264996 | 5 g | $241.00 |