Description

cis-4-Cyclohexene-1,2-Dicarboxylic Acid Diethyl Ester is a high-purity, versatile chemical intermediate characterized by its unsaturated cyclohexene ring and diester functionality. This compound is valued for its role as a key building block in advanced organic synthesis, offering a reactive platform for creating complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for applications requiring precise stereochemistry and functional group manipulation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules with saturated or partially saturated ring systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the cyclohexene scaffold is integral to bioactivity.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer for producing polymers with specific thermal and mechanical properties, such as polyesters and polyamides.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and flavor & fragrance compounds requiring controlled chemical transformations.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions as a dienophile or as a source of the cis-1,2-diester moiety.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Provides a framework for creating chiral ligands and organometallic catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	cis-4-Cyclohexene-1,2-Dicarboxylic Acid Diethyl Ester
CAS No.	4841-85-4
Molecular Formula	C12H18O4
Molecular Weight	226.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Diethyl cis-4-Cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboxylate; cis-1,2-Cyclohexenedicarboxylic Acid Diethyl Ester; 4-Cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboxylic Acid, Diethyl Ester, cis-; Diethyl 4-Cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboxylate; Ethyl cis-4-Cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboxylate; NSC 163045; 1,2-Cyclohexenedicarboxylic acid, diethyl ester, (1α,2α,4α)-
EINECS	225-411-3

Quality Control

Our cis-4-Cyclohexene-1,2-Dicarboxylic Acid Diethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and GC for residual solvents, to ensure it meets exacting specifications for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and potential degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Specific Rotation (if applicable)	Contact for details

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