Description

(+)-3-Methylcyclohexanone CAS NO 13368-65-5 is a high-purity, chiral ketone characterized by its specific optical rotation and a distinct, minty odor. This compound serves as a versatile and valuable chiral building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure intermediates. It is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require high-quality, stereochemically defined starting materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of drugs targeting the central nervous system.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of enantiomerically pure herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where specific stereochemistry is crucial for biological activity.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Employed as a precursor in the creation of complex, minty, and woody aroma chemicals for perfumery and flavoring agents.
• Asymmetric Catalyst Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of chiral ligands used in asymmetric hydrogenation and other catalytic processes.
• Organic Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and constructing complex natural product analogs.
• Electronic Chemicals: Potential use as a high-purity solvent or intermediate in the manufacturing of specialty materials for the electronics industry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(+)-3-Methylcyclohexanone
CAS No.	13368-65-5
Molecular Formula	C7H12O
Molecular Weight	112.17 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-(+)-3-Methylcyclohexanone; (3R)-3-Methylcyclohexanone; d-3-Methylcyclohexanone; (+)-(R)-3-Methylcyclohexanone; (R)-3-Methylcyclohexanone; 3-Methylcyclohexanone, (R)-; UNII-9G3F6S5A4F; Cyclohexanone, 3-methyl-, (R)-
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Quality Control

Our (+)-3-Methylcyclohexanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment by GC or HPLC, optical rotation measurement, and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided to ensure full traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Ensure containers are kept upright and properly sealed to prevent evaporation and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee (R)
Optical Rotation [α]D20	+15.0° to +20.0° (c=1 in CHCl3)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index nD20	1.448 - 1.452
Specific Gravity (20/4°C)	0.915 - 0.925

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