Description

3-Cyclohexene-1-Carboxaldehyde is a versatile, unsaturated cyclic aldehyde that serves as a valuable chemical intermediate. Its reactive aldehyde group and olefinic bond make it a key building block for synthesizing more complex molecules in fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and production specialists in the agrochemical, fragrance, and pharmaceutical industries seeking to create novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and biologically active molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Serves as a building block for creating specific aromatic aldehydes and terpene derivatives used in perfumery.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions, hydrogenation, and other cyclization processes to construct complex organic frameworks.
• Polymer and Resin Modifier: Acts as a cross-linking agent or a monomer in the production of specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in academic and industrial laboratories for exploring new synthetic pathways and material science applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Cyclohexene-1-Carboxaldehyde
CAS No.	100-50-5
Molecular Formula	C7H10O
Molecular Weight	110.15 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Cyclohexene-1-carbaldehyde; 1,2,3,6-Tetrahydrobenzaldehyde; Cyclohex-3-ene-1-carboxaldehyde; 3-Cyclohexenecarboxaldehyde; 1,2,3,6-Tetrahydrobenzaldehyde; 3-Cyclohexenylcarboxaldehyde; 4-Formyl-1-cyclohexene
EINECS	202-858-5

Quality Control

Our 3-Cyclohexene-1-Carboxaldehyde is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, minimize headspace in opened containers and handle under an inert gas when possible.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.