Description

3-Chloro-5,5-Dimethyl-2-Cyclohexen-1-One is a versatile and high-purity cyclic enone building block used in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a reactive chloro and carbonyl group on an unsaturated ring, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with cyclic ketone or chlorinated alkene motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive sites for creating diverse heterocyclic systems.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for fragrances, flavors, and other specialty organic compounds requiring specific stereochemistry and functionalization.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers, resins, and advanced organic materials where its cyclic structure can impart specific physical properties.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cycloaddition reactions, nucleophilic substitution, and catalysis research.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-5,5-Dimethyl-2-Cyclohexen-1-One
CAS No.	17530-69-7
Molecular Formula	C8H11ClO
Molecular Weight	158.62 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloro-5,5-dimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one; 5,5-Dimethyl-3-chloro-2-cyclohexen-1-one; 3-Chloro-5,5-dimethyl-2-cyclohexenone; 2-Cyclohexen-1-one, 3-chloro-5,5-dimethyl-; NSC 163045
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-5,5-Dimethyl-2-Cyclohexen-1-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for each 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 at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

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.