Description

(Trans,Trans)-[1,1'-Bicyclohexyl]-4,4'-Dicarboxylic Acid CAS NO 16200-85-4 is a high-purity, conformationally rigid dicarboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique steric and geometric properties, which are essential for constructing complex molecular architectures with precise spatial control. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for applications such as linker chemistry, ligand synthesis, and the development of novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in creating conformationally restricted analogs and prodrugs.
• Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Precursor: Used as an organic linker to construct porous coordination polymers with tailored pore sizes and chemical functionality.
• Liquid Crystal & Advanced Material Synthesis: Serves as a rigid core unit in the development of novel liquid crystalline compounds and high-performance polymers.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the design and synthesis of novel herbicides and plant growth regulators with enhanced stability.
• Chiral Ligand & Catalyst Development: The trans,trans stereochemistry provides a defined chiral environment useful in asymmetric synthesis.
• Crosslinking Agent: Functions as a dicarboxylic acid crosslinker for resins and coatings, imparting rigidity and thermal stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Trans,Trans)-[1,1'-Bicyclohexyl]-4,4'-Dicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	16200-85-4
Molecular Formula	C14H22O4
Molecular Weight	254.32 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4'-Bicyclohexyl-1,1'-dicarboxylic Acid (trans,trans-); trans,trans-4,4'-Biphenyldicarboxylic Acid, Bicyclohexyl Derivative; BCHDC; [1,1'-Bicyclohexyl]-4,4'-dicarboxylic acid, (E,E)-; 4,4'-(1E,1'E)-Bicyclohexyl-1,1'-diyl)dibenzoic Acid; p,p'-Dicarboxybicyclohexyl (trans,trans); Bicyclohexyl-4,4'-dicarboxylic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (Trans,Trans)-[1,1'-Bicyclohexyl]-4,4'-Dicarboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

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.

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 (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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