Description

Dimethyl Cyclohex-3-Ene-1,6-Dicarboxylate is a high-purity, versatile diester intermediate with a reactive cyclohexene ring. This compound is valued for its role as a key building block in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, offering a strategic combination of a rigid cyclic structure and functionalizable ester groups. It is primarily sought by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical manufacturers for research, process development, and commercial production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a functionalized cyclohexane or cyclohexene core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its structure contributes to biological activity.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Serves as a starting material for fragrances, flavors, and advanced polymer modifiers through reactions like hydrolysis, reduction, or Diels-Alder cycloadditions.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex polycyclic compounds and exploring novel synthetic pathways.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: The ester groups and olefin can be modified to create novel chelating ligands or organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dimethyl Cyclohex-3-Ene-1,6-Dicarboxylate
CAS No.	7500-55-2
Molecular Formula	C10H14O4
Molecular Weight	198.22 g/mol
Synonyms	1,6-Cyclohex-3-enedicarboxylic acid dimethyl ester; Dimethyl 1,6-cyclohex-3-enedicarboxylate; 3-Cyclohexene-1,6-dicarboxylic acid dimethyl ester; Dimethyl 3-cyclohexene-1,6-dicarboxylate; Cyclohex-3-ene-1,6-dicarboxylic acid dimethyl ester; NSC 3341; 1,2,3,6-Tetrahydrophthalic acid dimethyl ester
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Quality Control

Our Dimethyl Cyclohex-3-Ene-1,6-Dicarboxylate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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