Description

trans-1,2-Cyclohexanedicarboxylic Acid is a versatile alicyclic dicarboxylic acid derivative with a defined stereochemistry. This compound serves as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its structural rigidity and functional handles. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel compounds with specific spatial configurations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs requiring specific stereochemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the trans- configuration imparts desired biological activity.
• Polymer Modifier: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer in the synthesis of polyesters, polyamides, and other specialty polymers to modify thermal and mechanical properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Employed in the development of chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for complex organic molecules in research and development across multiple chemical sectors.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: A component in specialty chemical formulations designed to protect metal surfaces in industrial processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	trans-1,2-Cyclohexanedicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	2305-32-0
Molecular Formula	C8H12O4
Molecular Weight	172.18 g/mol
Synonyms	trans-Hexahydrophthalic Acid; (1R,2R)-1,2-Cyclohexanedicarboxylic Acid; (R,R)-1,2-Cyclohexanedicarboxylic Acid; trans-Cyclohexane-1,2-dicarboxylic Acid; Hexahydroisophthalic Acid; 1,2-trans-Cyclohexanedicarboxylic Acid; NSC 403697; (1R,2R)-Cyclohexane-1,2-dicarboxylic Acid
EINECS	218-984-8

Quality Control

Our trans-1,2-Cyclohexanedicarboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Optical Rotation	Contact for details

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