1chlorocyclohexene

1-Chlorocyclohexene is an organic compound with the chemical formula C6H9Cl. It is a cyclic alkene that features a chlorine atom attached to one of the carbon atoms involved in the double bond. It exists as a colorless liquid under standard conditions. This compound is a derivative of cyclohexene, where a hydrogen atom has been replaced by a chlorine atom at the C1 position. Its physical properties, such as boiling point and density, are influenced by the presence of both the alkene functionality and the halogen substituent.

1-Chlorocyclohexene can be synthesized through various chemical reactions, often involving the halogenation of cyclohexene or related cyclic precursors. The specific synthetic route can influence the purity and yield of the product. Due to the presence of the reactive double bond and the chlorine atom, 1-chlorocyclohexene can participate in a range of chemical transformations. These can include addition reactions across the double bond, substitution reactions at the allylic position, or nucleophilic substitution of the chlorine atom under appropriate conditions. Its reactivity makes it a potential intermediate in the synthesis of other organic molecules.