CAS: 62638-06-6

Dimethyl cyclohexane-1,3-dicarboxylate

Dimethyl cyclohexane-1,3-dicarboxylate is a molecule that can be synthesized by the ring-opening of a cyclopentanone with a dicarboxylic acid. This reaction is facilitated by the presence of a transition metal catalyst and produces yields that are dependent on the type of initiator used. The synthesis of dimethyl cyclohexane-1,3-dicarboxylate is also mediated by solvolysis or alkylation. Dimethyl cyclohexane-1,3-dicarboxylate is an ionic compound that stabilizes cations and reacts with nucleophilic reagents to generate products. It has been shown to react with heptane to produce octahydrobenzocyclobutene as well as 1,2,4-trihydropentadiene.