Description

1-Hexyl-2-Methylcyclopropane is a specialized alkyl-substituted cyclopropane derivative, a class of compounds valued for their unique structural and reactive properties. This chemical serves as a versatile intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the creation of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring precise cyclopropane ring systems.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates that incorporate the strained cyclopropane ring for metabolic stability or biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in developing novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the cyclopropane moiety can enhance efficacy.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or modifier in polymer chemistry to create materials with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for cyclopropanation reactions, ring-opening polymerizations, and the construction of complex natural product analogs.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Potential use as an intermediate for synthesizing specific aroma compounds, leveraging the unique structural features of alkylcyclopropanes.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalytic systems in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Hexyl-2-Methylcyclopropane
CAS No.	62238-09-9
Molecular Formula	C10H20
Molecular Weight	140.27 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-1-hexylcyclopropane; Hexylmethylcyclopropane; Cyclopropane, 1-hexyl-2-methyl-; 1-(1-Methylethyl)-2-hexylcyclopropane (isomer); (1-Hexyl-2-methylcyclopropyl)benzene (related derivative); Methylhexylcyclopropane
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Quality Control

Our 1-Hexyl-2-Methylcyclopropane is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

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