Heptane, 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-methylene- is a chemical compound, belonging to the class of alkanes, branched chain of hydrocarbons, obtained from crude oil by various chemical processes including hyd ...
Heptane, 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-methylene- is a chemical compound, belonging to the class of alkanes, branched chain of hydrocarbons, obtained from crude oil by various chemical processes including hydrodeoxygenation-hydroisomerisation a catalytic process that converts normal paraffin into isoparaffin.
Description of raw materials:
- N-Heptane. The main component of "Heptane, 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-methylene-" is n-heptane. N-heptane is an aliphatic hydrocarbon with seven carbon atoms that can be obtained from crude oil or synthesized through refining processes.
- Specific functional groups. The compound contains specific functional groups, such as methyl groups (-CH3) and a methylene group (-CH2-) that are attached to the carbon atoms of n-heptane. These functional groups are typically obtained through specific chemical synthesis.
Summary of the industrial chemical synthesis process:
- Preparation of reagents. N-heptane is prepared or acquired as the main reagent for the synthesis of "Heptane, 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-methylene-". Other reagents necessary for introducing the specific functional groups are prepared or acquired.
- Chemical reactions. N-heptane reacts with the appropriate reagents to introduce the methyl groups (-CH3) and the methylene group (-CH2-) at specific desired positions. These reactions may involve substitution or chemical addition processes.
- Purification of the product. The reaction product undergoes purification processes to remove any impurities or unwanted residual reagents.
- Characterization of the product. "Heptane, 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-methylene-" is characterized through chemical and physical analyses to confirm its identity and evaluate its properties, such as melting point, boiling point, and chemical composition.
- Packaging of "Heptane, 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-methylene-" into appropriate containers for distribution and use.
What it is used for and where
Cosmetics
Fragrance. It plays a very important role in the formulation of cosmetic products as it allows perfume to be enhanced, masked or added to the final product, improving its commercial viability. The consumer always expects to find a pleasant scent in a cosmetic product.
Solvent. It is the substance for dissolving or dispersing surfactants, oils, dyes, flavourings, bactericidal preservatives in solution.
- Molecular Formula C12H24
- Molecular Weight 168.32 g/mol
- CAS 141-70-8
- UNII
- EC Number 205-495-9
- Nikkaji J193.631J
- DTXSID4059708
- MFCD00026329
Synonyms:
Heptane, 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-methylene- 
