Description

(4-Mercapto-Cyclohexyl)-Carbamic Acid tert-Butyl Ester is a high-purity, protected mercaptan derivative used as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a masked thiol functionality, enabling controlled introduction of sulfur-containing moieties into complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing drug candidates, especially those targeting cysteine proteases or requiring thiol conjugation.
• Peptide Chemistry: Used in the synthesis of modified peptides and peptidomimetics where a protected cysteine or mercapto-cyclohexyl group is required.
• Ligand Synthesis: Precursor for creating specialized ligands in catalysis and material science applications.
• Agrochemical Research: Intermediate in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with novel modes of action.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for creating activity-based probes or affinity labels to study enzyme function.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for specialty polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4-Mercapto-Cyclohexyl)-Carbamic Acid tert-Butyl Ester
CAS No.	1353979-18-6
Molecular Formula	C11H21NO2S
Molecular Weight	231.35 g/mol
Synonyms	tert-Butyl N-(4-mercaptocyclohexyl)carbamate; 4-Mercaptocyclohexylcarbamic Acid tert-Butyl Ester; Boc-4-mercaptocyclohexylamine; N-Boc-4-mercaptocyclohexylamine; (4-Sulfanylcyclohexyl)carbamic Acid tert-Butyl Ester; 1,1-Dimethylethyl N-(4-mercaptocyclohexyl)carbamate; 4-Mercaptocyclohexanamine, N-[(1,1-dimethylethoxy)carbonyl]-
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Quality Control

Our (4-Mercapto-Cyclohexyl)-Carbamic Acid tert-Butyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, the container should be purged with inert gas after each opening to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 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.