Description

cis-3,5-Dimethylcyclohexane-1-Carboxylic Acid is a versatile cyclohexanecarboxylic acid derivative characterized by its specific stereochemistry and functional group. This compound serves as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, where its defined spatial configuration is critical for creating molecules with targeted properties. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in creating molecules with specific stereochemical requirements.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the cis-dimethylcyclohexane structure contributes to biological activity and selectivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Acts as an intermediate for creating complex aroma chemicals with specific olfactory profiles due to its rigid cyclohexane backbone.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of specialty monomers and polymers, contributing to materials with unique thermal or mechanical properties.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including stereoselective synthesis and ring transformation reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	cis-3,5-Dimethylcyclohexane-1-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	87679-18-3
Molecular Formula	C9H16O2
Molecular Weight	156.22 g/mol
Synonyms	cis-3,5-Dimethyl-1-cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid; (1r,3s,5r)-3,5-Dimethylcyclohexane-1-carboxylic Acid; 3,5-Dimethylcyclohexanecarboxylic Acid (cis-); Hexahydro-3,5-dimethylbenzoic Acid (cis-); NSC 169102; 1-Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid, 3,5-dimethyl-, cis-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our cis-3,5-Dimethylcyclohexane-1-Carboxylic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assessment and stereochemical confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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