Description

1-(1-Cycloprop-2-Enyl)-2-Methyl-Benzene is a specialized aromatic compound featuring a cyclopropenyl substituent, offering a unique structural motif for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound serves as a valuable high-purity intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced material sectors seeking to introduce strained ring systems into target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring cyclopropene or strained ring pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new generations of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with unique modes of action.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or precursor in the development of specialized polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: A versatile reagent in organic chemistry for Diels-Alder reactions, cycloadditions, and other transformations leveraging its reactive alkene within the strained ring.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the design and synthesis of novel ligands for asymmetric catalysis and organometallic complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(1-Cycloprop-2-Enyl)-2-Methyl-Benzene
CAS No.	65051-83-4
Molecular Formula	C11H12
Molecular Weight	144.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-1-(cycloprop-2-en-1-yl)benzene; 1-Cycloprop-2-en-1-yl-2-methylbenzene; o-Methyl-(1-cycloprop-2-enyl)benzene; (2-Methylphenyl)cyclopropene; Benzene, 1-(1-cycloprop-2-enyl)-2-methyl-; Cyclopropenylmethylbenzene (isomer)
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Quality Control

We supply 1-(1-Cycloprop-2-Enyl)-2-Methyl-Benzene in high-purity grades suitable for research and development. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with stringent internal specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles 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, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. This material may be sensitive to prolonged exposure to air and elevated temperatures.

Specification

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

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