Description

Cyclononanecarboxylic Acid is a specialized nine-membered ring aliphatic carboxylic acid, identified by CAS NO 3667-74-1. This compound serves as a valuable and versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its unique cyclic structure that imparts specific steric and electronic properties. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures, developing novel catalysts, and creating specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring constrained, medium-ring frameworks.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of experimental herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with tailored biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Polymer Science: A monomer for synthesizing specialty polyesters and polyamides with unique thermal and mechanical properties due to the cyclononane ring.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in ring-expansion reactions, macrocycle synthesis, and the preparation of complex natural product analogs.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in the development of liquid crystals, organic semiconductors, and other functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclononanecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	3667-74-1
Molecular Formula	C10H18O2
Molecular Weight	170.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclononane-1-carboxylic Acid; Cyclononylcarboxylic Acid; NSC 163022; 1-Carboxycyclononane; 1-Cyclononanecarboxylic Acid; 9-Carboxynonanoic Acid Lactone (related); Perhydroazulene-1-carboxylic Acid (structural analog)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cyclononanecarboxylic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profile.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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