Description

cis-1,3-Dimethylcycloheptane is a specialized alicyclic hydrocarbon characterized by its specific stereochemistry and seven-membered ring structure. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for creating complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries for applications requiring precise stereochemical control.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules where the cis-dimethylcycloheptane scaffold is required.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its alicyclic framework.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Serves as a starting material for the creation of synthetic musks and other complex aroma chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Employed as a model compound or a building block in academic and industrial research for studying ring conformation and reaction mechanisms.
• Polymer Science: Can be investigated as a monomer or modifier for specialty polymers to impart specific physical properties.
• Chemical Standard: Used as a reference standard in analytical laboratories for gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS) applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	cis-1,3-Dimethylcycloheptane
CAS No.	13151-53-6
Molecular Formula	C9H18
Molecular Weight	126.24 g/mol
Synonyms	(1R,3S)-1,3-Dimethylcycloheptane; (1S,3R)-1,3-Dimethylcycloheptane; cis-1,3-Dimethyl-cycloheptane; 1,3-Dimethylcycloheptane (cis-); Cycloheptane, 1,3-dimethyl-, cis-; NSC 163045
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our cis-1,3-Dimethylcycloheptane is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, GC-MS, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and stereochemical integrity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place away from heat and ignition sources. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature: 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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