Description

Methyl trans-2-Methylcyclohexanecarboxylate is a specialized organic ester compound valued for its role as a versatile chemical intermediate. Its defined stereochemistry and ester functionality make it a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis and fine chemical manufacturing. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical synthesis, and the production of high-value agrochemicals and fragrance components.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where specific stereochemistry is required.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the manufacture of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fragrance and Flavor Industry: Acts as a building block for creating specific ester notes and complex aroma chemicals in perfumery.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing cyclohexane-based frameworks and testing new synthetic methodologies.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce functional ester groups into polymer chains to alter material properties.
• Chemical Research: Utilized as a standard or reference compound in analytical chemistry and metabolic studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl trans-2-Methylcyclohexanecarboxylate
CAS No.	7605-54-1
Molecular Formula	C9H16O2
Molecular Weight	156.22 g/mol
Synonyms	trans-2-Methylcyclohexanecarboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl (1R,2S)-2-methylcyclohexanecarboxylate; Methyl 2-methylcyclohexanecarboxylate (trans); Methyl trans-2-methylcyclohexanecarboxylate; 2-Methylcyclohexanecarboxylic acid methyl ester; trans-Methyl 2-methylcyclohexanecarboxylate; Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester, trans-
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Quality Control

Our Methyl trans-2-Methylcyclohexanecarboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and stereochemical confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, 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, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (GC Area %)	≥ 98.0%
Trans Isomer Content	≥ 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.