Description

Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid, 1,1-Dimethylethyl Ester is a high-purity organic ester compound, valued for its role as a versatile chemical intermediate and protecting group in complex organic syntheses. Its sterically hindered tert-butyl ester group offers enhanced stability under various reaction conditions, making it a critical reagent for pharmaceutical and fine chemical research and development. This product is essential for chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors who require reliable, high-quality building blocks for their processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key protected carboxylic acid synthon in the multi-step synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a precursor and building block for flavors, fragrances, and specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a protecting group for carboxylic acids in complex molecular constructions, particularly in peptide and natural product chemistry.
• Research & Development: A valuable compound for method development and exploratory chemistry in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.
• Material Science: Potential use in the synthesis of monomers for specialized polymers and coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid, 1,1-Dimethylethyl Ester
CAS No.	16537-05-6
Molecular Formula	C11H20O2
Molecular Weight	184.28 g/mol
Synonyms	tert-Butyl Cyclohexanecarboxylate; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid tert-Butyl Ester; t-Butyl Cyclohexanecarboxylate; tert-Butyl Cyclohexanecarboxylate; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid, tert-Butyl Ester; 1,1-Dimethylethyl Cyclohexanecarboxylate; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid 1,1-Dimethylethyl Ester; Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid tert-Butyl Ester (CA Index Name)
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Quality Control

Our Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid, 1,1-Dimethylethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.