Hydrocarbons (Alkanes, Alkenes & Arenes)

Hydrocarbons are often thought of as solvents, but many are valuable building blocks and reference compounds in their own right. This sub-category covers substituted arenes, cyclic dienes, alkynes and sesquiterpenes. Examples include 1,2,3,4,5-Pentamethylcyclopentadiene, the precursor to Cp* metal complexes, 1,3,5-Triphenylbenzene, 1,4-Bis(phenylethynyl)benzene for molecular electronics, 1,3,5-Triisopropylbenzene and natural terpenes such as (−)-Germacrene D and (+)-δ-Cadinene.

Buyers focus on isomer purity, since alkyl benzenes and terpenes often come as mixtures of positional or stereo isomers. Dienes and terpenes can oxidise or dimerise in storage, and some are supplied stabilised. For materials work, rigid aromatic hydrocarbons are chosen for their shape, conjugation and thermal stability, while terpenes are used as GC reference markers in essential oil and flavour analysis.

Products ship in sealed bottles, under nitrogen where oxidation is a risk. Each lot comes with a COA and SDS. Most items are offered in gram quantities, with larger packs for common aromatics on request. Search by formula to compare isomers across the range quickly.