Description

2,2-Dimethylcyclohexanol CAS NO 1193-46-0 is a versatile alicyclic alcohol characterized by its dimethyl-substituted cyclohexane ring structure. This compound serves as a valuable chiral intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, offering significant utility in the production of fine chemicals and specialty materials. It is primarily sought by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance sectors for its role in creating complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a precursor in the manufacture of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Acts as a starting material or modifier for creating specific woody, minty, or camphoraceous notes in perfumery.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in various reactions, including esterification, etherification, and oxidation, to produce more complex specialty chemicals.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce cycloaliphatic groups into polymer chains, potentially modifying flexibility and thermal properties.
• Solvent and Co-solvent: Finds application as a specialty solvent in formulations requiring specific polarity and evaporation profiles.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2-Dimethylcyclohexanol
CAS No.	1193-46-0
Molecular Formula	C8H16O
Molecular Weight	128.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2-Dimethylcyclohexan-1-ol; 2,2-Dimethyl-1-cyclohexanol; Cyclohexanol, 2,2-dimethyl-; NSC 403697; 1-Cyclohexanol, 2,2-dimethyl-; 2,2-Dimethylcyclohexyl alcohol; Hexahydro-2,2-dimethylphenol
EINECS	214-777-5

Quality Control

Our 2,2-Dimethylcyclohexanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting specifications such as assay, enantiomeric purity (if applicable), and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
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.