Description

Ethyl Cyclohexenecarboxylate is a versatile organic ester with a distinctive cyclic structure, valued for its utility as a key synthetic intermediate and fragrance component. This compound matters to industrial chemists and product formulators because it provides a reactive alkene functionality within a constrained ring system, enabling the synthesis of more complex molecules. Industries that need it include fine chemical manufacturing, fragrance and flavor production, and pharmaceutical research, where it serves as a building block for active ingredients and aroma chemicals.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Used as a synthetic intermediate or modifier in the creation of complex aroma profiles for perfumes, cosmetics, and food flavorings.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the multi-step synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile starting material or reactant in Diels-Alder reactions, hydrogenations, and other cycloaddition or functionalization processes in research and development.
• Polymer and Resin Modifier: Employed in the production of specialty polymers, where it can be incorporated to alter flexibility, adhesion, or other physical properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Utilized as a precursor in the manufacture of certain pesticides, herbicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Solvent and Carrier: Functions as a high-boiling-point solvent for specific applications in coatings, inks, or chemical reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Cyclohexenecarboxylate
CAS No.	1617-22-7
Molecular Formula	C9H14O2
Molecular Weight	154.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 1-Cyclohexene-1-carboxylate; Ethyl Cyclohex-1-ene-1-carboxylate; 1-Cyclohexenecarboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 1-Cyclohexenecarboxylate; NSC 5235; Cyclohex-1-enecarboxylic acid ethyl ester; 1-Carbethoxycyclohexene
EINECS	216-574-6

Quality Control

Our Ethyl Cyclohexenecarboxylate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your precise requirements for research or production.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.460 - 1.470
Density (g/mL, 20°C)	1.000 - 1.020
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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