Description

2-Cyclohexen-1-One,3-Methyl-5-(1-Methylethyl)-,(R)-(9Ci) is a chiral, optically active cyclic enone that serves as a valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its defined stereochemistry and functional group reactivity make it a critical building block for creating complex molecules with specific spatial orientations. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require high-purity, stereochemically defined intermediates for asymmetric synthesis and process development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of drugs targeting neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the specific stereochemistry can influence biological activity and environmental profile.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing complex terpenoid-based aroma chemicals and flavoring agents.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial research for the construction of natural product analogs and novel organic compounds.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: Acts as a starting material for the synthesis of chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent for developing specialized polymers with unique optical or mechanical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Cyclohexen-1-One,3-Methyl-5-(1-Methylethyl)-,(R)-(9Ci)
CAS No.	112710-42-6
Molecular Formula	C10H16O
Molecular Weight	152.23 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-3-Methyl-5-(1-methylethyl)-2-cyclohexen-1-one; (R)-3-Methyl-5-isopropyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one; (R)-p-Menth-1-en-3-one; (R)-Piperitenone; (R)-Isopiperitenone; (R)-5-Isopropyl-3-methyl-2-cyclohexenone; (R)-1-Methyl-4-isopropyl-1-cyclohexen-3-one; (R)-3-Methyl-5-(propan-2-yl)cyclohex-2-en-1-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2-Cyclohexen-1-One,3-Methyl-5-(1-Methylethyl)-,(R)-(9Ci) adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic (NMR, IR) techniques to confirm identity, chiral purity (enantiomeric excess), and chemical assay. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere when appropriate for prolonged procedures to minimize potential oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Refractive Index	Contact for details
Density	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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