Description

Tricyclohexylmethanol is a high-purity tertiary alcohol characterized by its bulky, lipophilic tricyclohexyl structure. This compound serves as a versatile and valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly where steric hindrance and specific solubility profiles are required. It is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, enabling the creation of complex molecules with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially where bulky tertiary alcohol groups are needed for biological activity or metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators with specific steric and solubility characteristics.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the research and production of specialized ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Science: Acts as a monomer or chain modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers, influencing thermal stability and solubility.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent for introducing the sterically hindered tricyclohexylmethanol group into target molecules in fine chemical production.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of novel organic materials, liquid crystals, and additives for coatings and lubricants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tricyclohexylmethanol
CAS No.	17687-74-0
Molecular Formula	C19H34O
Molecular Weight	278.48 g/mol
Synonyms	Tricyclohexylcarbinol; (Tricyclohexyl)methanol; Tricyclohexylmethyl alcohol; Hydroxytricyclohexylmethane; NSC 163045; 1,1',1''-Methanetriyltris(cyclohexane)methanol; α-Hydroxytricyclohexylmethane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tricyclohexylmethanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

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

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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