Description

1-(Chloromethyl)-4-Methylenecyclohexane is a versatile halogenated organic intermediate with a reactive chloromethyl group and an alkene functionality. This dual reactivity makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing more complex molecules in fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty polymer industries for creating novel compounds and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Acts as a cross-linking agent or a monomer for specialty polymers, enhancing material properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and other transformations to construct complex organic frameworks.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Material Research: Investigated as a component in the development of advanced organic electronic materials.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Utilized in the synthesis of specific aroma chemicals and terpene derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Chloromethyl)-4-Methylenecyclohexane
CAS No.	823-83-6
Molecular Formula	C8H13Cl
Molecular Weight	144.64 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methylenecyclohexylmethyl chloride; (4-Methylenecyclohexyl)methyl chloride; 4-(Chloromethyl)-1-methylenecyclohexane; NSC 209101; 1-Chloromethyl-4-methylenecyclohexane; 4-Methylenecyclohexanemethyl chloride
EINECS	212-525-1

Quality Control

Our 1-(Chloromethyl)-4-Methylenecyclohexane is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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, bases, and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The compound is sensitive to moisture and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for critical applications.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.00 g/mL

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