Description

1,3,6-Cycloheptatriene-1-Carbonyl Chloride, 5,5-Dimethyl- (9Ci) is a specialized organic building block featuring a reactive acid chloride group on a unique cycloheptatriene scaffold. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of the 5,5-dimethylcycloheptatrienyl-carbonyl moiety into target molecules. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and complex molecular architectures.

Application

• As a versatile acylating agent in organic synthesis for the preparation of amides and esters.
• Key intermediate in pharmaceutical research for the development of new therapeutic compounds.
• Building block for agrochemical active ingredients, particularly in the synthesis of novel pesticides or herbicides.
• Precursor in material science for the synthesis of specialized polymers or ligands with unique steric and electronic properties.
• Used in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical reactions and catalysis involving strained ring systems.
• Starting material for the synthesis of complex natural product analogs and other fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3,6-Cycloheptatriene-1-Carbonyl Chloride, 5,5-Dimethyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	51906-40-2
Molecular Formula	C10H11ClO
Molecular Weight	182.65 g/mol
Synonyms	5,5-Dimethyl-1,3,6-cycloheptatriene-1-carbonyl chloride; 5,5-Dimethylcyclohepta-1,3,6-trienecarbonyl chloride; 5,5-Dimethylcycloheptatrienylcarbonyl chloride; Troponyl chloride derivative; 1-Carbonylchlorido-5,5-dimethyl-1,3,6-cycloheptatriene
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Quality Control

Our 1,3,6-Cycloheptatriene-1-Carbonyl Chloride, 5,5-Dimethyl- (9Ci) is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and consistent performance as a synthesis intermediate. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 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.