Molekula
2-Methyl-2-propanyl 4-chloro-2-methylcyclohexanecarboxylate
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2-Methyl-2-propanyl 4-chloro-2-methylcyclohexanecarboxylate, also known as trimedlure, is a synthetic organic compound used as a male attractant lure for the Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) in insect monitoring traps. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a molecular weight of 232.75 g/mol, a molecular formula of C12H21ClO2, and a CAS number of 12002-53-8. It should be stored at ambient temperature and handled with care due to its warning signal word. Molekula supplies 2-Methyl-2-propanyl 4-chloro-2-methylcyclohexanecarboxylate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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25 mg — £62.10 per pack ex VAT · £74.52 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Pink liquid |
| Assay | 95% min |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90026739 |
| CAS Number | 12002-53-8 |
| IUPAC Name | tert-butyl 4-chloro-2-methylcyclohexane-1-carboxylate |
| EC Number | 234-416-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C12H21ClO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 232.75 |
| Exact Mass | 232.123 |
| SMILES | CC1CC(CCC1C(=O)OC(C)(C)C)Cl |
| InChIKey | APMORJJNVZMVQK-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C12H21ClO2/c1-8-7-9(13)5-6-10(8)11(14)15-12(2,3)4/h8-10H,5-7H2,1-4H3 |
| PubChem CID | 546164 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29039980 |
| Tariff Code | 2903998090 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary statements
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- 4-(or 5)Chloro-2-methylcyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 1,1-dimethyl ester
- Capilure
- Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 4(or 5)-chloro-2-methyl-, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester
- Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 4(or 5)-chloro-2-methyl-, tert-butyl ester
- ENT 31560
- Pherocon MFF
- POLYCORE
- t-Butyl 4(or 5)-chloro-2-methylcyclohexanecarboxylate
- tert-butyl 4(or 5)-chloro-2-methylcyclohexanecarboxylate
- Trimedlure
Frequently asked questions
What is 2-Methyl-2-propanyl 4-chloro-2-methylcyclohexanecarboxylate used for?
Known as trimedlure, it is used as a male attractant lure for the Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) in insect monitoring traps.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight?
The formula is C12H21ClO2 with a molecular weight of 232.75 g/mol.
How should this compound be stored?
Store at ambient temperature, away from moisture and incompatible materials.
What grade is available?
Available in technical grade; custom purity options may be available upon request.
Can Molekula supply this in bulk?
Yes, bulk quantities are available—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with the order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
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