Description

1-Methylcyclohexane-1,2-Dicarboxylic Acid is a versatile alicyclic dicarboxylic acid derivative with a unique sterically hindered structure. This compound is valued as a key building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, offering a rigid cyclohexane backbone for creating complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors for developing novel active ingredients and performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a rigid, alicyclic core for specific biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its structural properties can enhance stability and efficacy.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polyesters, polyamides, and epoxy resins, imparting improved thermal and mechanical properties.
• Fine Chemical & Catalyst Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of complex fine chemicals and as a backbone for chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Finds application in the development of high-performance corrosion inhibitors for industrial cooling and process water systems.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and materials science.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Methylcyclohexane-1,2-Dicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	13185-53-0
Molecular Formula	C9H14O4
Molecular Weight	186.21 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methyl-1,2-cyclohexanedicarboxylic Acid; 1-Methylcyclohexane-1,2-dicarboxylic acid; 1-Methylcyclohexane-α,β-dicarboxylic Acid; 1-Methylhexahydrophthalic Acid; 3-Methyl-4-carboxycyclohexanecarboxylic Acid; NSC 163983
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Methylcyclohexane-1,2-Dicarboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, purity assay, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

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

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