Description

trans-6-Methylcyclohex-3-Ene-1-Carboxylic Acid is a versatile, unsaturated cyclic carboxylic acid that serves as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structural features, including the trans-configuration and the conjugated alkene, make it a critical precursor for creating complex molecules with defined stereochemistry. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in developing prostaglandin analogs, anti-inflammatory agents, and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its cyclic structure contributes to the biological activity of the final product.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing terpene-based aroma chemicals and musky odorants due to its methylcyclohexene backbone.
• Material Science Research: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Utilized as a substrate or ligand precursor in catalytic reactions to study or induce stereoselectivity.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A standard reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including Diels-Alder reactions and hydrogenation studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	trans-6-Methylcyclohex-3-Ene-1-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	10479-42-2
Molecular Formula	C8H12O2
Molecular Weight	140.18 g/mol
Synonyms	(1R,6S)-6-Methyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic Acid; trans-6-Methyl-δ³-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic Acid; 6-Methyl-3-cyclohexenecarboxylic Acid; (1R,6S)-6-Methylcyclohex-3-ene-1-carboxylic Acid; NSC 163022; (1R,6S)-rel-6-Methyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic Acid; trans-6-Methyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our trans-6-Methylcyclohex-3-Ene-1-Carboxylic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to ensure identity, potency, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request, supporting your regulatory and research requirements.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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