1007-26-7 | Benzene, (2,2-dimethylpropyl)-

Packsize	Purity	Availability	Price	Discounted Price
1g	97%	in stock	$58.00	$41.00
5g	97%	in stock	$163.00	$114.00
10g	97%	in stock	$267.00	$187.00
25g	97%	in stock	$511.00	$358.00

Description

• Catalog Number: AA03239
• Chemical Name: Benzene, (2,2-dimethylpropyl)-
• CAS Number: 1007-26-7
• Molecular Formula: C11H16
• Molecular Weight: 148.2447
• MDL Number: MFCD00038279
• SMILES: CC(Cc1ccccc1)(C)C

Upstream Synthesis Route

Neopentylbenzene is commonly utilized in chemical synthesis as a versatile building block due to its unique structure and reactivity. With its branched neopentyl group and benzene ring, neopentylbenzene serves as a valuable precursor for the preparation of various specialty chemicals and advanced materials.In organic synthesis, neopentylbenzene can undergo functionalization reactions to introduce different substituents onto the benzene ring, thereby enabling the creation of complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound can participate in aromatic electrophilic substitution reactions, such as nitration, halogenation, sulfonation, and Friedel-Crafts acylation or alkylation, allowing for the synthesis of diverse derivatives.Furthermore, neopentylbenzene can be employed in the synthesis of polymers and resins. By reacting neopentylbenzene with other monomers or polymerization initiators, high-performance polymers with enhanced thermal and chemical resistance can be prepared. The presence of the neopentyl group in the polymer backbone can impart steric hindrance and increased rigidity, leading to improved mechanical properties.Additionally, neopentylbenzene derivatives have found applications in the formulation of specialty coatings, adhesives, and additives for lubricants and fuel oils. The unique structure of neopentylbenzene offers opportunities for designing molecules with specific functionalities and performance characteristics, making it a valuable component in the toolbox of synthetic chemists and material scientists.