Description

1-Cyclohexyl-1-Methylethyl is a specialized organic compound featuring a cyclohexyl group attached to a tertiary carbon center. This unique branched alkyl structure makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, offering steric bulk and specific reactivity. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring bulky, lipophilic side chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides where its structural motif can influence biological activity and stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor for creating specialized phosphine or N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of monomers for specialty polymers, coatings, or liquid crystals, imparting specific physical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing complex natural products or novel molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1-Cyclohexyl-1-Methylethyl
CAS No.	129867-51-2
Molecular Formula	C9H18
Molecular Weight	126.24 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Cyclohexyl-1-methylethane; (1-Cyclohexylethyl)methane; tert-Butylcyclohexane; Cyclohexyl-tert-butane; NSC 169099; 1-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)cyclohexane; 1-tert-Butylcyclohexane
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Quality Control

Our 1-Cyclohexyl-1-Methylethyl is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory 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 oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (20°C)	~0.81 g/mL

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