Description

cis-2-Methylcyclopropanecarboxylic Acid is a specialized cyclopropane derivative carboxylic acid, characterized by its unique strained ring structure and stereochemistry. This compound serves as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring cyclopropane motifs for bioactivity or metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides, where the cyclopropane ring can confer specific biological activity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for specialty chemicals, including flavors, fragrances, and advanced polymers.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in methodological studies and as a model compound in catalysis, asymmetric synthesis, and stereochemistry research.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: The carboxylic acid functionality allows for derivatization into chiral ligands or organocatalysts for asymmetric transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	cis-2-Methylcyclopropanecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	6142-57-0
Molecular Formula	C5H8O2
Molecular Weight	100.12 g/mol
Synonyms	(1R,2S)-2-Methylcyclopropanecarboxylic Acid; (1S,2R)-2-Methylcyclopropanecarboxylic Acid; cis-2-Methylcyclopropane-1-carboxylic Acid; 2-Methylcyclopropanecarboxylic Acid, cis-; rel-(1R,2S)-2-Methylcyclopropanecarboxylic Acid
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Quality Control

Our cis-2-Methylcyclopropanecarboxylic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and synthesis applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profile is supplied with every shipment.

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, strong oxidizing agents, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chiral Purity (ee)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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