Description

Dimethylcyclohex-3-ene-1-carbaldehyde is a versatile, unsaturated cyclic aldehyde characterized by its reactive carbonyl group and olefinic bond. This compound matters as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in fine chemical synthesis, offering a unique structural motif for constructing complex molecules. It is needed by research and development chemists, as well as process development teams, in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries for applications ranging from asymmetric synthesis to the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• As a key chiral intermediate in the asymmetric synthesis of pharmaceutical active ingredients.
• Utilized in the research and development of novel agrochemicals, such as herbicides and fungicides.
• Serving as a precursor for the synthesis of specialty fragrances and aroma chemicals.
• Acting as a building block for advanced material science, including liquid crystals and specialty polymers.
• Employed in organic catalysis research as a ligand precursor or substrate.
• Used in academic and industrial laboratories for methodological development in organic synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dimethylcyclohex-3-ene-1-carbaldehyde
CAS No.	68737-61-1
Molecular Formula	C9H14O
Molecular Weight	138.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4-Dimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde; 3-Cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde, 3,4-dimethyl-; 3,4-Dimethylcyclohex-3-ene-1-carbaldehyde; 1-Formyl-3,4-dimethyl-3-cyclohexene
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Quality Control

Our Dimethylcyclohex-3-ene-1-carbaldehyde is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assessment and structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, identity, and relevant impurities are provided and available upon request.

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. Allow the container to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture ingress.

Specification

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