Description

cis-1,3-Dimethoxycycloheptane is a specialized cyclic acetal compound characterized by its unique seven-membered ring structure. This chemical serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, offering controlled reactivity for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries for applications requiring specific stereochemistry and functional group manipulation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those containing functionalized cycloheptane rings or requiring stereoselective transformations.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Acts as a starting material for the creation of macrocyclic musk analogs and other specialty aroma chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for ring-expansion reactions, chiral auxiliary synthesis, and the preparation of complex natural product analogs.
• Polymer & Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polymers with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in methodological studies exploring new catalytic cycles, protection/deprotection strategies, and C-C bond formation reactions.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	cis-1,3-Dimethoxycycloheptane
CAS No.	30363-90-7
Molecular Formula	C9H18O2
Molecular Weight	158.24 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Dimethoxycycloheptane (cis-); cis-1,3-Dimethoxy-cycloheptane; Cycloheptane, 1,3-dimethoxy-, cis-; 1,3-Dimethoxycycloheptane; (cis)-1,3-Dimethoxycycloheptane
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Quality Control

Our cis-1,3-Dimethoxycycloheptane is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and chiral purity analysis, to ensure identity, strength, and purity meet rigorous standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are 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, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
cis-Isomer Content (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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