Description

4-Phenylcyclohexanecarboxaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a cyclohexane ring fused to a phenyl group and a reactive aldehyde functionality, makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecular architectures. This compound is particularly sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for applications ranging from fragrance development to the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a rigid, lipophilic core structure.
• Fragrance and Flavor Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating novel aromatic aldehydes and other derivatives used in high-value perfumery and flavor compositions.
• Liquid Crystal and OLED Material Research: Used in the development of advanced organic electronic materials due to its rigid, conjugated structure which can influence mesomorphic and photophysical properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: An intermediate in the production of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific steric and electronic properties.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers with enhanced thermal stability or specific optical characteristics.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various name reactions (e.g., Grignard, Wittig, reductive amination) to introduce the 4-phenylcyclohexyl moiety into target molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Phenylcyclohexanecarboxaldehyde
CAS No.	1466-74-6
Molecular Formula	C13H16O
Molecular Weight	188.27 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Phenylcyclohexanecarbaldehyde; 4-Phenylcyclohexylcarboxaldehyde; 4-Phenylcyclohexyl aldehyde; 4-Phenylcyclohexane-1-carbaldehyde; 4-Phenylcyclohexanecarbonal; Cyclohexanecarboxaldehyde, 4-phenyl-; 4-PCCA; p-Phenylcyclohexanecarboxaldehyde
EINECS	215-979-5

Quality Control

Our 4-Phenylcyclohexanecarboxaldehyde is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, which includes data from GC, HPLC, NMR, and other relevant analytical techniques to verify compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates, including cGMP manufacturing for pharmaceutical development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, minimize headspace in opened containers and handle under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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