Description

1-Cyclohexene-1-Carboxylic Acid is a versatile, unsaturated cyclic carboxylic acid that serves as a valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid group and a carbon-carbon double bond within a six-membered ring, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to create novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of prostaglandins, steroids, and other bioactive molecules with complex ring systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific cyclic frameworks.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce rigidity and chemical functionality into specialty polymers and coatings.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions, hydrogenation studies, and as a starting material for various derivatizations (e.g., esters, amides).
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental compound for methodological development in synthetic organic chemistry and catalysis research.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Cyclohexene-1-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	636-82-8
Molecular Formula	C7H10O2
Molecular Weight	126.15 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Cyclohexenecarboxylic Acid; Cyclohex-1-ene-1-carboxylic Acid; 1-Carboxycyclohexene; NSC 2090; 1-Cyclohexene Carboxylic Acid; Cyclohexene-1-carboxylic Acid; 1-Cyclohexenecarboxylic acid (9CI)
EINECS	211-277-7

Quality Control

Our 1-Cyclohexene-1-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical parameters. Our production adheres to cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for your most demanding synthesis workflows.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources, strong oxidizing agents, and strong bases.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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