Description

1-Methoxycyclohexene is a versatile cyclic enol ether characterized by its highly volatile nature. This compound serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate and building block in organic chemistry, prized for its reactivity and ability to introduce functionalized cyclohexyl motifs. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug candidates, particularly those containing functionalized cyclohexane rings.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions, alkylation processes, and as a protecting group or precursor for carbonyl compounds via hydrolysis.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Acts as an intermediate for creating specific musk or woody aroma chemicals and complex fragrance molecules.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or modifier in the development of novel polymers and specialty materials.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Utilized in methodological studies and the discovery of new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Methoxycyclohexene
CAS No.	931-57-7
Molecular Formula	C7H12O
Molecular Weight	112.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclohexene, 1-methoxy-; 1-Methoxy-1-cyclohexene; Methoxycyclohexene; 1-Cyclohexenyl methyl ether; Methyl 1-cyclohexenyl ether; 1-Methoxycyclohex-1-ene
EINECS	213-235-8

Quality Control

Our 1-Methoxycyclohexene is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay and impurity profiles. Our commitment to reliable supply and traceability meets the stringent requirements of industrial and research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.89 - 0.92
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.450

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