Description

Cyclohexanecarbonyl Chloride, 1-Ethyl-2,3-Dimethyl- (9Ci) is a specialized organic intermediate featuring a functionalized cyclohexane ring. This compound is valued for its role as a key acylating agent and building block in complex organic synthesis. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing novel molecular architectures. The CAS number for this substance is 54556-69-3.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted cyclohexanecarbonyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as an acyl chloride reagent for introducing the 1-ethyl-2,3-dimethylcyclohexanecarbonyl group into dyes, fragrances, and other specialty chemicals.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or modifying agent for creating polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Material Science Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for developing new organic materials and liquid crystals.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Functions as an electrophile in various metal-catalyzed coupling reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclohexanecarbonyl Chloride, 1-Ethyl-2,3-Dimethyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	54556-69-3
Molecular Formula	C11H19ClO
Molecular Weight	202.72 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Ethyl-2,3-dimethylcyclohexanecarbonyl chloride; 1-Ethyl-2,3-dimethylcyclohexane-1-carbonyl chloride; Cyclohexanecarbonyl chloride, 1-ethyl-2,3-dimethyl-; 54556-69-3; (1-Ethyl-2,3-dimethylcyclohexyl)carbonyl chloride
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Quality Control

Our production of Cyclohexanecarbonyl Chloride, 1-Ethyl-2,3-Dimethyl- adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. We employ advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to verify identity, purity, and the absence of critical impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and strong acid/organic solvent nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as bases, alcohols, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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