Description

trans-4-(Benzyloxy)Cyclohexane-1-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, synthetically valuable chiral building block. This compound is essential for pharmaceutical research and development, serving as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is primarily utilized by medicinal chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical chiral synthon for the synthesis of novel therapeutic agents, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and metabolic disease research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides and fungicides where specific stereochemistry is required for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of specialty monomers and polymers with tailored optical or mechanical properties.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for method development and exploratory chemistry in university and CRO laboratories.
• Custom Synthesis Building Block: Provides a versatile scaffold for contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) to produce bespoke compounds for client projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	trans-4-(Benzyloxy)Cyclohexane-1-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1558003-77-2
Molecular Formula	C14H18O3
Molecular Weight	234.29 g/mol
Synonyms	trans-4-(Phenylmethoxy)cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid; (1r,4r)-4-(Benzyloxy)cyclohexane-1-carboxylic Acid; 4-(Benzyloxy)cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid, trans-; 4-(Benzyloxy)cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid; 1558003-77-2; 4-(Benzyloxy)cyclohexane-1-carboxylic Acid; trans-4-(Benzyloxy)cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid; (trans)-4-(Benzyloxy)cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid
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Quality Control

Our trans-4-(Benzyloxy)Cyclohexane-1-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% de (trans isomer)
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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