Description

4-Methylcyclohex-1-Ene-1-Carboxylic Acid is a versatile, unsaturated cyclic carboxylic acid derivative that serves as a valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid group and an alkene within a methyl-substituted cyclohexene ring, makes it a critical intermediate for creating complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce functionalized cyclohexene motifs into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring functionalized cyclohexane or cyclohexene cores for drug discovery and development.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its structural features contribute to biological activity.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Serves as a chiral building block or starting material for synthesizing flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or co-monomer for creating novel polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties, leveraging the reactivity of the carboxylic acid and alkene groups.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for Diels-Alder reactions, hydrogenation studies, and other cycloaddition or functionalization transformations.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Potential precursor for synthesizing novel ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methylcyclohex-1-Ene-1-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	5333-31-3
Molecular Formula	C8H12O2
Molecular Weight	140.18 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-1-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic Acid; 4-Methylcyclohex-1-ene-1-carboxylic Acid; 1-Cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid, 4-methyl-; 4-Methyl-1-cyclohexenecarboxylic Acid; 4-Methyl-δ¹-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic Acid; p-Methyl-1-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic Acid
EINECS	226-246-4

Quality Control

Our production of 4-Methylcyclohex-1-Ene-1-Carboxylic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition. Due to its nature as a carboxylic acid, appropriate secondary containment is recommended.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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