Description

Cyclohexyl Crotonate is a specialty organic ester compound with the CAS registry number 16491-62-6. This chemical serves as a valuable intermediate and functional additive in advanced synthesis and material formulation. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the fragrance, polymer, and fine chemical industries for its specific reactivity and solvency profile.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex aroma chemicals and flavoring agents, contributing fruity or green olfactory notes.
• Polymer Plasticizer and Modifier: Acts as a specialty plasticizer or co-monomer to modify the flexibility, durability, and processing characteristics of synthetic polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a key reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in Michael addition reactions and esterification processes to create more complex molecules.
• Solvent and Carrier for Specialty Coatings: Employed as a high-boiling-point solvent in specialty coatings, inks, and adhesive formulations where controlled evaporation is required.
• Lubricant and Fuel Additive Component: Used in the formulation of synthetic lubricants and performance fuel additives to enhance properties like viscosity and stability.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Utilized in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclohexyl Crotonate
CAS No.	16491-62-6
Molecular Formula	C10H16O2
Molecular Weight	168.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclohexyl 2-butenoate; Crotonic Acid Cyclohexyl Ester; 2-Butenoic Acid, Cyclohexyl Ester; Cyclohexyl (E)-2-butenoate; Cyclohexyl trans-2-butenoate; Cyclohexyl ester of crotonic acid; NSC 403116
EINECS	240-559-4

Quality Control

Our production of Cyclohexyl Crotonate adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, acids, and bases. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.458 - 1.462
Density (20°C)	0.960 - 0.980 g/mL
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.2%

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