Description

Methoxycarbonylmethylenecyclopropane is a specialized cyclopropane derivative featuring a reactive methylene group adjacent to an ester functionality. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable high-purity building block for advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries to construct complex molecular frameworks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with complex ring systems.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with unique thermal or mechanical properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in methodological studies and as a versatile scaffold for constructing strained and functionalized carbocycles.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful for synthesizing novel chelating ligands or organocatalysts based on the cyclopropane core.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for creating complex ester-based aroma chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methoxycarbonylmethylenecyclopropane
CAS No.	110793-87-8
Molecular Formula	C7H10O2
Molecular Weight	126.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-methylenecyclopropane-1-carboxylate; 2-Methylenecyclopropanecarboxylic acid methyl ester; Methoxycarbonylmethylidenecyclopropane; (Methylencyclopropyl)essigsäure-methylester; Methyl (methylenecyclopropyl)acetate; Cyclopropanecarboxylic acid, 2-methylene-, methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Methoxycarbonylmethylenecyclopropane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopy (NMR, IR), to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency for your critical R&D and production processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index	To be provided on COA
Density	To be provided on COA

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