Description

Cyclopropanecarboxylic Acid CAS NO 1759-53-1 is a versatile and structurally unique carboxylic acid featuring a strained three-membered cyclopropane ring. This distinct molecular architecture makes it a valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists for the creation of novel compounds with targeted biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring the incorporation of a rigid, strained carbocyclic system to modulate biological activity and pharmacokinetic properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the cyclopropane moiety can enhance efficacy and environmental profile.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for chiral auxiliaries and specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of monomers and specialty polymers, contributing to materials with unique thermal or mechanical properties.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Acts as an intermediate for the synthesis of complex aroma chemicals and flavoring agents.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A fundamental reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including ring-opening and functionalization reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclopropanecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1759-53-1
Molecular Formula	C4H6O2
Molecular Weight	86.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclopropanecarboxylic Acid; Cyclopropane-1-carboxylic Acid; Carboxycyclopropane; Cyclopropylcarboxylic Acid; Cyclopropanecarbonic Acid; H-CPR-OH; Cyclopropylformic Acid; 1-Carboxycyclopropane
EINECS	217-170-6

Quality Control

Our Cyclopropanecarboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Due to its acidic nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of moisture from the air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.4380 - 1.4420
Density (g/mL, 20°C)	1.085 - 1.105

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