Description

3-Methylcyclohexanecarbonyl Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive acid chloride derivative of 3-methylcyclohexanecarboxylic acid. This compound serves as a critical building block in organic synthesis, enabling the efficient introduction of the 3-methylcyclohexanecarbonyl moiety into target molecules. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as amide coupling, esterification, and the synthesis of novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key reagent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly for constructing amide bonds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that incorporate cyclohexyl-based structures.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the production of specialty polymers and coatings to alter material properties.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Essential building block in academic and industrial R&D for creating complex organic molecules, heterocycles, and fine chemicals.
• Peptide Mimetics: Employed in the design and synthesis of peptide analogs and bio-conjugates.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to prepare novel ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methylcyclohexanecarbonyl Chloride
CAS No.	768397-75-7
Molecular Formula	C8H13ClO
Molecular Weight	160.64 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methylcyclohexanecarboxylic Acid Chloride; 3-Methylcyclohexanoyl Chloride; 3-Methylcyclohexanecarboxyl Chloride; 3-Methylcyclohexanecarbonyl Chloride; 3-Methylcyclohexane-1-carbonyl chloride; Cyclohexanecarbonyl chloride, 3-methyl-; 3-Methyl-cyclohexanecarboxylic acid chloride
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Quality Control

Our 3-Methylcyclohexanecarbonyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent hydrolysis. Keep away from strong bases, alcohols, and water.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.