Description

6-Methyl-3-cyclohexene-1-methanol is a versatile, unsaturated cyclic alcohol with a distinctive molecular structure. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its reactive cyclohexene ring and primary alcohol functionality. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, and pharmaceutical sectors for the development of novel compounds and fine chemicals.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Intermediate: A key starting material for synthesizing terpene-like aroma chemicals and complex odorants.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Utilized as a chiral building block or intermediate in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions, hydrogenation studies, and other transformations to create complex cyclic structures.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in specialty polymer chemistry to introduce specific functional groups.
• Chemical Research: Used in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Methyl-3-cyclohexene-1-methanol
CAS No.	5259-31-4
Molecular Formula	C8H14O
Molecular Weight	126.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, 6-methyl-; 6-Methyl-3-cyclohexenylmethanol; (6-Methylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)methanol; 1-Hydroxymethyl-6-methyl-3-cyclohexene; 6-Methyl-δ³-cyclohexenemethanol; NSC 403697
EINECS	226-074-4

Quality Control

Our 6-Methyl-3-cyclohexene-1-methanol is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 strong oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.