Description

(+/-)-1-Methyl-2-Cyclohexene-1-Carboxylic Acid CAS NO 64326-19-8 is a versatile chiral building block and intermediate characterized by its cyclohexene ring structure with both a carboxylic acid and a methyl substituent. This compound is valued for its utility in asymmetric synthesis and the preparation of more complex, functionalized molecules. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors for developing new active ingredients and specialty materials.

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 creation of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where specific stereochemistry is required for bioactivity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for catalysts, ligands, and other high-value specialty chemicals used in organic synthesis.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry, including studies on cycloaddition reactions and ring transformations.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for the synthesis of terpene-like compounds and complex aroma molecules.
• Material Science: Can be utilized in the synthesis of monomers for specialized polymers or as a modifying agent for surface chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(+/-)-1-Methyl-2-Cyclohexene-1-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	64326-19-8
Molecular Formula	C8H12O2
Molecular Weight	140.18 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methyl-2-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid; 1-Methyl-1-cyclohexene-2-carboxylic acid; 1-Methylcyclohex-1-ene-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid, 1-methyl-; DL-1-Methyl-2-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid; (±)-1-Methyl-2-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid; 1-Methyl-δ¹-cyclohexene-2-carboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of (+/-)-1-Methyl-2-Cyclohexene-1-Carboxylic Acid adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Each lot is thoroughly analyzed using advanced techniques like GC, HPLC, and NMR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Typical 97-99%)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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