Description

p-Cyclohexyloxybenzoic Acid is a versatile organic acid derivative, recognized for its role as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its value lies in the cyclohexyloxy moiety, which imparts unique steric and electronic properties, making it a crucial building block for specialty compounds. This product is essential for research and development chemists, as well as production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and liquid crystal industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring lipophilic aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and fungicides, where the cyclohexyloxy group can enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a fundamental building block for mesogenic compounds used in display technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce aromatic carboxylic acid functionality into polymer chains for specialty resins and coatings.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new coupling reactions and complex molecule construction.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized colorants and photographic chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	p-Cyclohexyloxybenzoic Acid
CAS No.	139-61-7
Molecular Formula	C13H16O3
Molecular Weight	220.26 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Cyclohexyloxybenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 4-cyclohexyloxy-; p-Cyclohexyloxybenzoic Acid; 4-(Cyclohexyloxy)benzoic acid; Cyclohexyl 4-carboxyphenyl ether; NSC 403697; 139-61-7; Para-cyclohexyloxybenzoic acid
EINECS	205-375-8

Quality Control

Every batch of our p-Cyclohexyloxybenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation to ensure the material meets the precise requirements of your application. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA), confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles, is supplied with each shipment and is available for review upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	158°C - 162°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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