Description

3-Cyclohexene-1-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is a versatile organic intermediate characterized by its unsaturated cyclohexene ring and ester functionality. This compound matters for its utility as a key building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules, offering a reactive site for further chemical modifications. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications ranging from active ingredient synthesis to fragrance development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer for creating polymers with specific chemical resistance or physical properties.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Employed in the synthesis of aroma chemicals and flavoring agents due to its ester group.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in research laboratories for Diels-Alder reactions, hydrogenation, and other transformations to construct complex molecular architectures.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new synthetic pathways and developing novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Cyclohexene-1-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	6493-77-2
Molecular Formula	C8H12O2
Molecular Weight	140.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-Cyclohexene-1-carboxylate; Methyl Cyclohex-3-ene-1-carboxylate; 3-Cyclohexenecarboxylic Acid Methyl Ester; 4-Carbomethoxycyclohexene; Cyclohex-3-ene-1-carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester; 1-Cyclohexene-4-carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 1,2,3,6-Tetrahydrobenzoate
EINECS	229-371-6

Quality Control

Our 3-Cyclohexene-1-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing the results of tests such as GC/HPLC assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.010 - 1.030
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.460 - 1.480

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