Description

1,5,5-Trimethylcyclohexene is a versatile, highly volatile cyclic olefin with a distinct molecular structure. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its reactivity and specific steric profile. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists, as well as manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Intermediate: Acts as a key precursor in the synthesis of musky, woody, or amber odorants and specialty flavoring agents.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Used in Diels-Alder reactions, hydrogenation, and other transformations to create complex, substituted cyclohexane derivatives for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Employed in the research and development of novel polymers with specific thermal or solubility properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a standard or starting material in academic and industrial R&D labs for methodological studies and novel compound discovery.
• Catalyst and Ligand Synthesis: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalytic systems in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,5,5-Trimethylcyclohexene
CAS No.	503-46-8
Molecular Formula	C9H16
Molecular Weight	124.22 g/mol
Synonyms	1,5,5-Trimethyl-1-cyclohexene; 3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexene; δ-3-Carene (isomer); Trimethylcyclohexene; NSC 66480
EINECS	207-964-3

Quality Control

Our 1,5,5-Trimethylcyclohexene is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and ignition points. Due to its highly volatile nature, containers must be 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	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.