Description

3,5,5-Trimethylcyclohex-2-Ene-1-Carbaldehyde is a high-purity, versatile aliphatic aldehyde with a distinct terpenic character. This compound is valued as a key intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, offering a unique structural motif for creating complex molecules. It is essential for R&D and production chemists in the fragrance, flavor, and pharmaceutical industries seeking to develop novel compounds with specific olfactory or biological properties.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor for synthesizing novel aroma chemicals, imparting woody, amber, or citrus notes.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Acts as a key chiral building block in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Development: Used in the synthesis of advanced intermediates for crop protection agents and other specialty agrochemicals.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for Diels-Alder reactions, cyclizations, and other transformations to construct complex polycyclic frameworks in academic and industrial R&D.
• Specialty Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the modification of polymers or as a monomer for creating polymers with specific functional properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5,5-Trimethylcyclohex-2-Ene-1-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	84559-99-9
Molecular Formula	C10H16O
Molecular Weight	152.23 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5,5-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde; 3,5,5-Trimethylcyclohex-2-enecarbaldehyde; 3,5,5-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-carbaldehyde; 2-Cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde, 3,5,5-trimethyl-; Isocyclocitral; Dihydro-β-cyclocitral (related); Contact for additional trade names.
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Quality Control

Our 3,5,5-Trimethylcyclohex-2-Ene-1-Carbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthesis and R&D applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen blanket). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and reducing agents.

Specification

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