Description

3-Cyclohexenecarboxylic Acid is a versatile, unsaturated cyclic carboxylic acid that serves as a key chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a reactive double bond and a carboxylic acid group, makes it invaluable for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with cyclic or constrained structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific carboxylic acid functionalities.
• Chiral Building Block: Employed in asymmetric synthesis to introduce the cyclohexene moiety with defined stereochemistry into target molecules.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, coatings, and adhesives to modify flexibility and reactivity.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in Diels-Alder reactions, hydrogenation studies, and other cycloaddition or functionalization processes in research and development.
• Fragrance & Flavor Intermediate: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specific aroma chemicals and flavor compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Cyclohexenecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	4771-80-6
Molecular Formula	C7H10O2
Molecular Weight	126.15 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Cyclohexene-1-carboxylic Acid; δ³-Cyclohexenecarboxylic Acid; 1,2,3,6-Tetrahydrobenzoic Acid; Cyclohex-3-ene-1-carboxylic Acid; 3-Cyclohexenecarboxylic Acid; 3-Cyclohexene Carboxylic Acid; 3-Cyclohexene-1-Carboxylic Acid; 4-Carboxycyclohexene
EINECS	225-321-5

Quality Control

Our 3-Cyclohexenecarboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 100 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %

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