Description

(1R,3R)-1,2,3-Trimethylcyclohexane is a high-purity, stereochemically defined cyclic alkane of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis and materials research. Its precise three-dimensional structure makes it a valuable chiral building block and a model compound for studying steric and conformational effects. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, fragrance, and specialty chemical industries who require enantiomerically pure intermediates with defined stereochemistry.

Application

• Chiral Intermediate in Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a key starting material or scaffold for the development of enantiomerically pure active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Used in the research and synthesis of novel, stereospecific aroma chemicals where the spatial arrangement of methyl groups influences odor profile.
• Advanced Material Research: Acts as a monomer or model compound in the development of specialized polymers and liquid crystals where stereoregularity impacts material properties.
• Catalysis and Ligand Development: Employed as a backbone for creating novel chiral ligands and catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Provides a high-purity standard for gas chromatography (GC) and other analytical methods in quality control and research laboratories.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D to explore new stereoselective reactions and synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1R,3R)-1,2,3-Trimethylcyclohexane
CAS No.	7667-55-2
Molecular Formula	C9H18
Molecular Weight	126.24 g/mol
Synonyms	(1R,3R)-1,2,3-Trimethylcyclohexane; (1R,3R)-1,2,3-TMCH; cis,cis-1,2,3-Trimethylcyclohexane; (1R,3R)-TMCH; 1,2,3-Trimethylcyclohexane, (1R,3R)-; Cyclohexane, 1,2,3-trimethyl-, (1R,3R)-
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Quality Control

Our (1R,3R)-1,2,3-Trimethylcyclohexane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by GC or HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and enantiomeric excess.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral GC/HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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