Description

6-Cyclohexyl-6-Oxohexanoic Acid is a versatile organic intermediate featuring both a carboxylic acid and a ketone functional group on a linear alkyl chain terminated by a cyclohexyl ring. This bifunctional structure makes it a valuable building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules in advanced chemical manufacturing. It is particularly relevant for researchers and industrial chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to develop novel compounds or fine-tune material properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a lipophilic cyclohexyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its structure can contribute to biological activity and environmental stability.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce flexibility, hydrophobicity, or specific reactive sites into polymer chains for specialty coatings and adhesives.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Employed in the research and production of advanced organic electronic materials due to its potential to influence molecular alignment and electronic properties.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Functions as a synthetic intermediate for creating musk-like aroma compounds or other complex fragrance molecules.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex organic frameworks via reactions at either the acid or ketone group.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	6-Cyclohexyl-6-Oxohexanoic Acid
CAS No.	20606-25-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₀O₃
Molecular Weight	212.29 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Cyclohexyl-6-oxohexanoic acid; 6-Oxo-6-cyclohexylhexanoic acid; 6-Cyclohexyl-6-oxocaproic acid; ω-Cyclohexyl-ω-oxocaproic acid; 5-Carboxypentyl cyclohexyl ketone; Cyclohexyl 5-carboxypentyl ketone; Hexanoic acid, 6-cyclohexyl-6-oxo-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 6-Cyclohexyl-6-Oxohexanoic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including purity assay and impurity profiling, to meet the exacting standards required for fine chemical synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and specific test results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

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	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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