Description

3-(Trifluoromethoxy)Cyclohexane-1-Carboxylic Acid is a high-value, fluorinated organic building block characterized by its unique cyclohexane backbone modified with both a carboxylic acid and a trifluoromethoxy group. This compound matters for its role in introducing lipophilicity and metabolic stability into target molecules, which is crucial for advanced material and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for synthesizing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for introducing the trifluoromethoxy pharmacophore.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorinated moiety enhances biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials, improving dielectric anisotropy and stability.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated as a monomer or additive to impart specific chemical resistance, low surface energy, or optical properties to advanced polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in medicinal and combinatorial chemistry for constructing complex, fluorinated molecular architectures.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for exploring new reactions and properties of fluorinated cyclohexane derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Trifluoromethoxy)Cyclohexane-1-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1823895-51-7
Molecular Formula	C8H11F3O3
Molecular Weight	212.17 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Trifluoromethoxy)cyclohexanecarboxylic acid; Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 3-(trifluoromethoxy)-; 3-(Trifluoromethoxy)cyclohexane carboxylic acid; 3-Trifluoromethoxycyclohexanecarboxylic acid; 1823895-51-7; 3-(Trifluoromethoxy)-1-cyclohexanecarboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 3-(Trifluoromethoxy)Cyclohexane-1-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 bases, strong oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition. Due to its acidic nature, ensure containers are made of compatible materials and are properly sealed.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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