Description

4-Hydroxycyclohexanone is a versatile cyclic ketone-alcohol intermediate of significant importance in fine chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a carbonyl and a hydroxyl group on a six-membered ring, makes it a valuable chiral building block for complex organic molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for research and production purposes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where specific stereochemistry is required.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for specialty polymers, including epoxy resins and polyesters with enhanced properties.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Utilized as a building block for synthesizing complex aroma chemicals and musk derivatives.
• Academic and R&D: Employed in research laboratories for methodological studies in organic chemistry and the development of new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Hydroxycyclohexanone
CAS No.	13482-22-9
Molecular Formula	C6H10O2
Molecular Weight	114.14 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hydroxycyclohexanone; 4-Oxocyclohexanol; p-Hydroxycyclohexanone; Cyclohexanone, 4-hydroxy-; 1,4-Cyclohexanedione monohydrate (tautomer); 4-Ketocyclohexanol; Hydroquinone monomethyl ether hydrogenation product
EINECS	236-798-7

Quality Control

Our 4-Hydroxycyclohexanone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	78 - 82 °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.