Description

Cyclohexane-1-Methanol, Alpha, 3,3-Trimethyl:Acetate is a high-purity organic ester compound, valued for its role as a versatile chemical intermediate and solvent in advanced synthesis. Its specific molecular structure makes it particularly useful for introducing sterically hindered, lipophilic moieties into target molecules. This product is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty fragrance industries where precise chemical functionality is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring complex, multi-cyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for producing advanced pesticides and herbicides with enhanced environmental stability.
• Specialty Fragrance & Flavor Ingredient: Acts as a precursor for musky or woody aroma chemicals due to its trimethylcyclohexane backbone.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a reactive diluent or cross-linking agent in specialty resin and coating formulations.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a protected alcohol derivative or an acylating agent in multi-step laboratory and industrial syntheses.
• Solvent for Specialty Reactions: Used as a process solvent for reactions requiring a non-polar, high-boiling-point medium.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclohexane-1-Methanol, Alpha, 3,3-Trimethyl:Acetate
CAS No.	25225-10-9
Molecular Formula	C12H22O2
Molecular Weight	198.30 g/mol
Synonyms	(3,3-Dimethylcyclohexyl)methyl acetate; 1-Acetoxymethyl-3,3-dimethylcyclohexane; (3,3-Dimethylcyclohexyl)methanol acetate; 3,3-Dimethylcyclohexanemethanol acetate; α-(3,3-Trimethylcyclohexyl)methyl acetate; Cyclohexanemethanol, 3,3-dimethyl-, acetate; Acetic acid (3,3-dimethylcyclohexyl)methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Cyclohexane-1-Methanol, Alpha, 3,3-Trimethyl:Acetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR, to ensure it meets exacting specifications for industrial and research use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided with every shipment.

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 incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.450 - 1.460
Density (20°C)	0.92 - 0.96 g/mL

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