Description

trans-4-Cyanocyclohexane-1-Ylcarboxylic Acid is a versatile, high-purity cyclohexane derivative featuring both carboxylic acid and nitrile functional groups in a trans configuration. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable and flexible pharmaceutical intermediate and organic building block for advanced synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel active compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry research and development.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Chemistry: Used as a monomer or additive in the production of specialty polymers and liquid crystal materials for electronic displays.
• Organic Building Block: Employed in multi-step organic synthesis, including peptide mimetics and other complex molecular architectures, leveraging both reactive sites.
• Chemical Research & Development: A critical reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating compound libraries.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring specific cyclohexane-based frameworks.

Basic Information

Product Name	trans-4-Cyanocyclohexane-1-Ylcarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	15177-68-1
Molecular Formula	C8H11NO2
Molecular Weight	153.18 g/mol
Synonyms	trans-4-Cyanocyclohexanecarboxylic Acid; (1r,4r)-4-Cyanocyclohexane-1-carboxylic Acid; 4-Cyano-trans-cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid; trans-4-Cyano-1-cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid; 4-Cyano-trans-cyclohexylcarboxylic Acid; 4-Cyano-trans-cyclohexanecarboxylate; 4-Cyano-trans-cyclohexanoic Acid; 4-Cyano-trans-cyclohexylcarboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our trans-4-Cyanocyclohexane-1-Ylcarboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistent isomeric composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Isomeric Purity (trans)	≥ 99.0%
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.