Description

2-Isopropoxycyclohexan-1-ol is a specialized organic compound featuring both an isopropoxy ether and a hydroxyl functional group on a cyclohexane ring. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing more complex molecules in fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for its utility in constructing chiral centers and as a protected alcohol synthon.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring chiral cyclohexyl motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of flavors, fragrances, and advanced material precursors.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce functional groups into polymer chains to alter physical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Isopropoxycyclohexan-1-ol
CAS No.	2979-30-8
Molecular Formula	C9H18O2
Molecular Weight	158.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Isopropoxy-1-cyclohexanol; 1-Cyclohexanol, 2-(1-methylethoxy)-; Cyclohexanol, 2-isopropoxy-; 2-(1-Methylethoxy)cyclohexanol; 2-Isopropoxycyclohexanol; 2-(Propan-2-yloxy)cyclohexan-1-ol; β-Isopropoxycyclohexanol
EINECS	221-013-9

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Isopropoxycyclohexan-1-ol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with specifications tailored to meet the rigorous demands of pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your internal standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its oxidizable nature, minimize headspace in opened containers and handle under an inert gas when possible to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation (if chiral)	Contact for details

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