Description

1-Iodo-4-Methyl-1-Cyclohexene is a valuable halogenated organic intermediate characterized by its reactive vinyl iodide and substituted cyclohexene structure. This compound is essential for facilitating advanced carbon-carbon bond formation and functional group transformations in synthetic chemistry. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing iodine atoms or cyclohexene motifs via cross-coupling reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require halogenated cyclic structures.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor for creating specialized monomers or ligands used in polymer chemistry and catalyst design.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Heck reactions, Stille couplings, and other palladium-catalyzed transformations to install the 4-methylcyclohexenyl group into target molecules.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for methodology development and exploring new synthetic pathways in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Iodo-4-Methyl-1-Cyclohexene
CAS No.	31053-85-7
Molecular Formula	C7H11I
Molecular Weight	222.07 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-1-iodocyclohex-1-ene; 4-Methyl-1-cyclohexenyl iodide; 1-Cyclohexene, 1-iodo-4-methyl-; 1-Iodo-4-methylcyclohex-1-ene
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Quality Control

Our 1-Iodo-4-Methyl-1-Cyclohexene is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided and available upon request to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 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.