Description

Methyl 1-Cyclohexene-1-Carboxylate is a versatile, high-purity organic ester building block used in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its reactive cyclohexene ring and ester functionality, making it a critical intermediate for producing complex molecules. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in fine chemical and active ingredient manufacturing.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a precursor for flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and coatings to impart specific chemical resistance or physical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloaddition chemistry.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Utilized as a substrate in metal-catalyzed coupling reactions to construct complex carbon frameworks.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 1-Cyclohexene-1-Carboxylate
CAS No.	18448-47-0
Molecular Formula	C8H12O2
Molecular Weight	140.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl cyclohex-1-ene-1-carboxylate; 1-Cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid, methyl ester; Methyl 1-cyclohexenecarboxylate; Cyclohex-1-ene-1-carboxylic acid methyl ester; 1-Cyclohexenecarboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl cyclohex-1-enecarboxylate; 1-Methoxycarbonyl-1-cyclohexene
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 1-Cyclohexene-1-Carboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your project specifications.

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 acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere to preserve optimal quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.460 - 1.470
Density (g/mL, 20°C)	1.00 - 1.05

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