Description

4-(4,4-Dimethylcyclohexyl)-Benzenmethanol is a specialized organic intermediate featuring a benzylic alcohol group attached to a dimethyl-substituted cyclohexyl ring. This unique molecular architecture makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing complex molecules with tailored physical and chemical properties. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and advanced materials sectors for creating novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new therapeutic agents, particularly for creating lipophilic side chains that can influence drug bioavailability and receptor binding.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for mesogens and charge-transport molecules used in display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Advanced Polymer Synthesis: Used to introduce rigid, bulky cyclohexyl groups into polymer backbones or side chains to modify thermal stability, mechanical strength, and solubility.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing novel aromatic compounds with complex, long-lasting scent profiles.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the design and synthesis of next-generation pesticides and herbicides, where its structure can contribute to selective biological activity.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The benzylic position can be functionalized or the alcohol group can be converted to a leaving group, making it a versatile substrate for metal-catalyzed coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(4,4-Dimethylcyclohexyl)-Benzenmethanol
CAS No.	1784856-26-3
Molecular Formula	C15H22O
Molecular Weight	218.33 g/mol
Synonyms	[4-(4,4-Dimethylcyclohexyl)phenyl]methanol; 4-(4,4-Dimethylcyclohexyl)benzyl Alcohol; Benzenemethanol, 4-(4,4-dimethylcyclohexyl)-; 4-(4,4-Dimethylcyclohexyl)benzenemethanol; p-(4,4-Dimethylcyclohexyl)benzyl Alcohol
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Quality Control

We maintain strict quality control protocols for our high-value intermediates. Production follows current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) principles where applicable, and each batch is analyzed to confirm identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, detailing specifications such as assay (by HPLC), impurity profile, and physical characteristics.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for prolonged operations to prevent oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Any single impurity ≤ 0.5%
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.