Description

1,1-Dimethoxycyclohexane is a versatile acetal compound widely used as a key intermediate and protecting group in organic synthesis. Its high volatility and reactivity make it a valuable reagent for introducing the cyclohexylidene moiety under controlled conditions. This chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries, where it facilitates complex molecular transformations.

Application

• As a protecting group for carbonyl functionalities in multi-step organic synthesis, particularly for sensitive molecules.
• An important intermediate in pharmaceutical manufacturing for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Used in agrochemical synthesis for creating advanced pesticides and herbicides.
• As a precursor or building block in fine chemical and specialty chemical production.
• Employed in fragrance and flavor compound synthesis due to its structural properties.
• As a solvent or reaction medium for specific organic transformations requiring non-protic conditions.
• Utilized in academic and industrial research for developing new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1-Dimethoxycyclohexane
CAS No.	933-40-4
Molecular Formula	C8H16O2
Molecular Weight	144.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclohexanone dimethyl acetal; Cyclohexylidene dimethyl ether; Dimethoxycyclohexane; 1,1-Dimethoxy-cyclohexane; Cyclohexanone dimethyl ketal; NSC 403697; Cyclohexylidene bis(methyl ether)
EINECS	213-275-7

Quality Control

Our 1,1-Dimethoxycyclohexane is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for all commercial quantities, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.428 - 1.432
Density (20°C)	0.92 - 0.96 g/mL

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