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1,2,5,6-Tetramethylnaphthalene (CAS 2131-43-3)

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Application:
1,2,5,6-Tetramethylnaphthalene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon that has been found in petroleum.
CAS Number:
2131-43-3
Molecular Weight:
184.28
Molecular Formula:
C14H16
Supplemental Information:
This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data.

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1,2,5,6-Tetramethylnaphthalene is utilized in the synthesis of various organic compounds due to its stability as a hydrocarbon framework. In research laboratories, it often serves as a starting material for the construction of more complex molecules through reactions such as Diels-Alder cycloadditions, given its conjugated ring system. Researchers also explore its role as an intermediate in the production of fine chemicals, including dyes and pigments, where its molecular rigidity and electronic properties are advantageous. Additionally, it is studied for its physicochemical properties, such as its phase transition temperatures and solubility characteristics, which are important in the design of new materials and the understanding of aromatic compound behavior. Its use in organic electronic devices is being investigated, focusing on how its structure influences conductivity and charge transport.


1,2,5,6-Tetramethylnaphthalene (CAS 2131-43-3) References

  1. Estimation of selected physicochemical properties for methylated naphthalene compounds.  |  Dimitriou-Christidis, P., et al. 2003. Chemosphere. 52: 869-81. PMID: 12757788
  2. The effect of biodegradation on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in reservoired oils from the Liaohe basin, NE China  |  Haiping Huang a b 1, Bernard F.J. Bowler a, Thomas B.P. Oldenburg a, Steve R. Larter a. 2004. Organic Geochemistry. 35: 1619-1634.
  3. Molecular composition of fossil charcoal and relationship with incomplete combustion of wood  |  Leszek Marynowski a, Rafał Kubik a b, Dieter Uhl c, Bernd R.T. Simoneit d. 2014. Organic Geochemistry. 77: 22-31.

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1,2,5,6-Tetramethylnaphthalene, 5 mg

sc-474228
5 mg
$352.00

1,2,5,6-Tetramethylnaphthalene, 5 mg

sc-474228-CW
5 mg
$505.00

1,2,5,6-Tetramethylnaphthalene, 10 mg

sc-474228A
10 mg
$658.00

1,2,5,6-Tetramethylnaphthalene, 10 mg

sc-474228A-CW
10 mg
$770.00