Description

1α,3α-Dichlorocyclohexane CAS NO 24955-63-3 is a versatile chlorinated cycloalkane derivative, serving as a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique stereochemistry and reactivity, enabling the construction of complex molecular frameworks. This compound is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-purity building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where specific stereochemistry is required for bioactivity.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions, nucleophilic substitution, and as a precursor for other functionalized cyclohexane derivatives.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a backbone for creating novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with specific thermal or chemical resistance properties.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in synthetic organic chemistry and stereochemistry research.

Basic Information

Product Name	1α,3α-Dichlorocyclohexane
CAS No.	24955-63-3
Molecular Formula	C6H10Cl2
Molecular Weight	153.05 g/mol
Synonyms	(1R,3R)-1,3-Dichlorocyclohexane; trans-1,3-Dichlorocyclohexane; 1,3-Dichlorocyclohexane (mixed isomers); Cyclohexane, 1,3-dichloro-, (1R,3R)-; 1alpha,3alpha-Dichlorocyclohexane; 1,3-DCCH; NSC 92366
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Quality Control

Our 1α,3α-Dichlorocyclohexane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, isomer content, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and metals. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Isomer Content (GC)	≥ 95.0% (1α,3α-isomer)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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