Description

1-Amino-1-Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid is a versatile, non-proteinogenic amino acid derivative featuring a cyclohexane backbone. This compound is a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its conformational rigidity and functional handle. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing novel active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of peptide mimetics, enzyme inhibitors, and novel drug candidates targeting neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced specificity.
• Peptidomimetics & Bioactive Compounds: Serves as a constrained amino acid analog to introduce conformational stability into peptide chains, improving metabolic stability and binding affinity.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in asymmetric synthesis, catalysis research, and the construction of complex natural product analogs and macrocycles.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or functional additive for creating novel polymers and smart materials with specific properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Amino-1-Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	2756-85-6
Molecular Formula	C7H13NO2
Molecular Weight	143.18 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Aminocyclohexane-1-carboxylic Acid; Cycloleucine; 1-Amino-1-cyclohexanecarboxylic acid; NSC 1026; 1-Amino-cyclohexanecarboxylic acid; (Aminocyclohexyl)carboxylic acid; 1-Cyclohexylglycine; ACCA
EINECS	220-406-1

Quality Control

Our 1-Amino-1-Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, detailing key parameters such as assay and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent absorption of moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Specific Rotation	Contact for details

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