Product Details
Chemical Properties & Academic Research Reaction Characteristics
2,5-Dimethyl-2,4-hexadiene is an electron-rich aliphatic diene alkene with high chemical reactivity, frequently used as a standard reaction substrate for various organic chemistry laboratory researches:
- It can initiate the photodechlorination reaction of 9,10-dichloroanthracene, and its complete reaction pathway has been fully studied and documented in academic papers.
- It participates in asymmetric cyclopropanation reaction with tert-butyl diazoacetate under the catalysis of copper-bisoxazoline complex catalysts, which is a classic experimental model for chiral synthesis research.
- This diene compound acts as an efficient singlet oxygen acceptor in multiple types of solvents, widely adopted in photochemistry experiments.
Global researchers have thoroughly explored the reaction mechanism of addition reactions between aromatic thiols, aliphatic thiols and 2,5-Dimethyl-2,4-hexadiene.
Additional property note: It is classified as a volatile low-molecular alkyl compound with obvious volatility at room temperature.
Chemical Properties
| Property | Value |
| Melting point | 12 °C |
| Boiling point | 132–134 °C |
| density | 0.773 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| vapor density | 3.8 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 26.9 mm Hg (37.7 °C) |
| refractive index | n20/D 1.476(lit.) |
| Fp | 85 °F |
| storage temp. | Flammables area |
| solubility | Chloroform, Ethyl Acetate |
| form | Oil |
| color | Clear Colourless |
| BRN | 1733342 |
| InChI | 1S/C8H14/c1-7(2)5-6-8(3)4/h5-6H,1-4H3 |
| InChIKey | DZPCYXCBXGQBRN-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | C\C(C)=C/C=C(\C)C |
| LogP | 3.500 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 764-13-6(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 2,4-Hexadiene, 2,5-dimethyl-(764-13-6) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2,4-Hexadiene, 2,5-dimethyl- (764-13-6) |
Safety Information
| Item | Details |
| Hazard Codes | Xi,Xn |
| Risk Statements | 10-36/37/38-20/21/22 |
| Safety Statements | 16-26-36-36/37/39 |
| RIDADR | UN 3295 3/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| Autoignition Temperature | 559 °F |
| TSCA | TSCA listed |
| HazardClass | 3 |
| PackingGroup | III |
| HS Code | 29012900 |
| Storage Class | 3 - Flammable liquids |
| Hazard Classifications | Eye Irrit. 2 Flam. Liq. 3 Skin Irrit. 2 STOT SE 3 |
Product Application Of 2,5-Dimethyl-2,4-hexadiene CAS#764-13-6
Application Fields
Laboratory & Organic Synthesis Raw Material
High-purity 2,5-Dimethyl-2,4-hexadiene serves as an essential experimental reagent for academic research, catalytic synthesis, photochemical reaction research and chiral compound preparation.
Biomedical Screening Biomarker
This volatile compound naturally occurs in tobacco smoke. It has been identified as a promising non-invasive breath biomarker, which can be utilized to predict lung cancer risks and assist early lung cancer screening through human breath testing.
Logistics Information
Fast delivery time
Inventory: 2–3 working days
New production: 7–10 working days
FAQ
Q1: Does HUALU HENGSHENG supply test samples of 2,5-Dimethyl-2,4-hexadiene for pre-order verification?
A1: Yes. As an integrated industry and trade manufacturer, we provide sample supply service for this chemical product (CAS 764-13-6). Customers can apply for lab samples to inspect purity, appearance and practical performance before placing full container bulk orders. Our sales team can arrange fast sample delivery and offer flexible freight terms for testing samples.
Q2: What packaging solutions are provided for full container load orders of this liquid chemical?
A2: For 1 FCL bulk orders of colorless liquid 2,5-Dimethyl-2,4-hexadiene, we supply two mainstream safe packaging options: leak-proof galvanized steel drums and industrial IBC totes. All packages will undergo strict air tightness inspection before container loading to prevent liquid leakage during long-distance sea transportation.
