Description

4-(Hydroxymethyl)Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid is a versatile bifunctional organic compound featuring both a carboxylic acid and a hydroxymethyl group on a cyclohexane ring. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block and intermediate for synthesizing more complex molecules in advanced chemical manufacturing. It is primarily needed by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for research and production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a functionalized cyclohexane core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce rigidity and polar functional groups into specialty polyesters, polyamides, or coatings.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: A potential precursor for mesogens and electron-transport materials in display and lighting technologies.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care Ingredients: Intermediate for synthesizing esters used as emollients or viscosity controllers.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A versatile chiral building block for academic and industrial R&D in medicinal and synthetic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Hydroxymethyl)Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	13380-84-2
Molecular Formula	C8H14O3
Molecular Weight	158.20 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Hydroxymethyl)cyclohexanecarboxylic acid; trans-4-(Hydroxymethyl)cyclohexanecarboxylic acid; 4-Carboxycyclohexanemethanol; (4-Hydroxymethylcyclohexyl)carboxylic acid; Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 4-(hydroxymethyl)-; 4-Hydroxymethyl-1-cyclohexanecarboxylic acid; Hexahydro-4-(hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4-(Hydroxymethyl)Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid adheres to strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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