Description

α-Cyclohexyl-4-Chlorobenzenemethanol is a specialized organic intermediate featuring a chlorinated aromatic ring and a cyclohexyl-substituted benzylic alcohol group. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing more complex molecules in advanced chemical research and development. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or possessing anti-inflammatory properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators, leveraging the chlorophenyl moiety.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing advanced organic compounds with specific steric and electronic properties for electronic display applications.
• Chiral Ligand & Catalyst Development: The benzylic alcohol and adjacent chiral center provide a scaffold for developing new asymmetric catalysts used in enantioselective synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in custom synthesis and contract manufacturing for producing high-value, low-volume specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	α-Cyclohexyl-4-Chlorobenzenemethanol
CAS No.	106165-42-8
Molecular Formula	C13H17ClO
Molecular Weight	224.73 g/mol
Synonyms	(αR)-α-Cyclohexyl-4-chlorobenzenemethanol; (R)-α-Cyclohexyl-4-chlorobenzyl alcohol; (R)-1-Cyclohexyl-1-(4-chlorophenyl)methanol; 4-Chloro-α-cyclohexylbenzenemethanol; (R)-Cyclohexyl(4-chlorophenyl)methanol; p-Chloro-α-cyclohexylbenzyl alcohol; (R)-enantiomer of α-Cyclohexyl-4-chlorobenzenemethanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of α-Cyclohexyl-4-Chlorobenzenemethanol is produced under strict quality management protocols. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the precise requirements of research and process development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, enantiomeric excess (where applicable), and impurity profile is supplied with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled 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
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee (R-isomer)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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