Description

(1S,2S)-1,2-Cyclohexanedicarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, stereochemically defined dicarboxylic acid derivative of cyclohexane. This compound matters as a versatile chiral building block and intermediate, offering precise molecular geometry critical for synthesizing advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors for applications requiring specific stereochemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of enantiomerically pure drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of chiral herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polyesters, polyamides, and coatings with enhanced properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: A precursor for chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in organic synthesis for constructing complex, stereodefined molecular architectures.
• Research & Development: A valuable standard and reagent in academic and industrial R&D for method development and discovery chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1S,2S)-1,2-Cyclohexanedicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	21963-41-7
Molecular Formula	C8H12O4
Molecular Weight	172.18 g/mol
Synonyms	(1S,2S)-Cyclohexane-1,2-dicarboxylic Acid; (1S,2S)-1,2-CHDA; (1S,2S)-Hexahydrophthalic Acid; cis-(1S,2S)-Cyclohexane-1,2-dicarboxylic Acid; (1S,2S)-Cyclohexanedicarboxylic Acid; (1S,2S)-CHDA; (1S,2S)-Hexahydroisophthalic Acid; (1S,2S)-1,2-Dicarboxycyclohexane
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Quality Control

Our (1S,2S)-1,2-Cyclohexanedicarboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity, enantiomeric excess, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay, chiral purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation or clumping.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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