Description

2-Cyclohexene-1-Carboxylic Acid, 3-Methyl- (9Ci) is a versatile, unsaturated cyclic carboxylic acid derivative that serves as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid group and an alkene moiety on a substituted cyclohexene ring, makes it critical for constructing complex molecular architectures with high stereochemical control. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in developing prostaglandin analogs, anti-inflammatory agents, and other bioactive molecules with complex ring systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its structural features contribute to specific biological activity and environmental selectivity.
• Fine Chemical & Specialty Chemistry: Serves as a precursor for flavors, fragrances, and advanced polymers, leveraging its reactivity for Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A crucial reagent in methodological development for asymmetric synthesis, catalysis research, and exploring new reaction pathways in organic chemistry.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialized polymers with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Cyclohexene-1-Carboxylic Acid, 3-Methyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	98043-33-5
Molecular Formula	C8H12O2
Molecular Weight	140.18 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-2-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid; 3-Methyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydrobenzoic acid; 3-Methyl-δ2-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid; 3-Methylcyclohex-2-ene-1-carboxylic acid; NSC 163045; 3-Methyl-1,2-dihydrobenzoic acid (tautomeric form); 3-Methyl-2-cyclohexenecarboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Cyclohexene-1-Carboxylic Acid, 3-Methyl- (9Ci) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, enantiomeric purity (if applicable), and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high standards, including cGMP for pharmaceutical development.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Specific Rotation (if chiral)	Contact for details

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