Description

1,4-Cyclohexanedicarboxamide is a high-purity organic compound with the CAS number 20101-86-4, serving as a versatile and valuable intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its rigid cyclohexane backbone and dual amide functionality make it a critical building block for creating complex molecules with specific structural and performance characteristics. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and high-performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a rigid, saturated core structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polyamides, polyimides, and other high-temperature resistant polymers.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating complex chelating ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex organic molecules in medicinal chemistry and material science.
• Cosmetic Ingredient Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of certain UV absorbers and skin-conditioning agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Cyclohexanedicarboxamide
CAS No.	20101-86-4
Molecular Formula	C8H14N2O2
Molecular Weight	170.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclohexane-1,4-dicarboxamide; 1,4-Dicarbamoylcyclohexane; Hexahydroterephthalamide; p-Cyclohexanedicarboxamide; NSC 403697; 1,4-Cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid diamide; trans-1,4-Cyclohexanedicarboxamide; cis-1,4-Cyclohexanedicarboxamide
EINECS	243-552-1

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Cyclohexanedicarboxamide 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 place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption, which may affect product stability and handling properties.

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 (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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