Description

1-Chloro-1-Methylcyclohexane is a versatile halogenated hydrocarbon building block, valued for its unique steric and electronic properties derived from its tertiary alkyl chloride structure. This compound is essential for facilitating advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the development of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for applications ranging from intermediate synthesis to material science research.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), leveraging its reactivity in alkylation and substitution reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its cyclohexyl moiety contributes to specific biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile alkylating agent and precursor in laboratory-scale and pilot-plant organic synthesis for novel compound libraries.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed as a monomer or modifying agent in the research and development of specialty polymers and advanced materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for chemists in academia and industry studying reaction mechanisms, catalysis, and the development of new synthetic methodologies.
• Flavor & Fragrance Intermediate: Can be utilized in the synthesis of complex aroma chemicals and fragrance ingredients.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Chloro-1-Methylcyclohexane
CAS No.	931-78-2
Molecular Formula	C7H13Cl
Molecular Weight	132.63 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Chloro-1-methylcyclohexane; (Chloromethyl)cyclohexane; 1-Methyl-1-chlorocyclohexane; Chloromethylcyclohexane; Methylchlorocyclohexane; Cyclohexane, 1-chloro-1-methyl-; NSC 60544
EINECS	213-254-1

Quality Control

Our 1-Chloro-1-Methylcyclohexane is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and purity assays, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, 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 away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	0.95 - 0.99 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.460 - 1.470

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