Description

1-Cyclohexene-1-Carboxaldehyde, 3-Methyl- (9Ci) is a specialized alicyclic aldehyde building block with a reactive formyl group on a substituted cyclohexene ring. This compound matters as a versatile chiral intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules in fine chemical and pharmaceutical research. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries for constructing novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in stereoselective synthesis.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the cyclohexene scaffold imparts specific biological activity.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a precursor for musky, woody, or amber odorants in high-value perfume and flavor formulations.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions, hydrogenation, and nucleophilic addition reactions to create complex, polycyclic compounds.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with unique thermal or optical properties.
• Catalysis & Ligand Development: Utilized as a precursor for synthesizing chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Cyclohexene-1-Carboxaldehyde, 3-Methyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	63282-01-9
Molecular Formula	C8H12O
Molecular Weight	124.18 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-1-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde; 3-Methylcyclohex-1-ene-1-carbaldehyde; 1-Formyl-3-methyl-1-cyclohexene; 3-Methyl-1-cyclohexenecarboxaldehyde; 3-Methylcyclohex-1-enecarbaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 1-Cyclohexene-1-Carboxaldehyde, 3-Methyl- (9Ci) is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

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.