Description

3-Aminocyclohexanecarboxylic Acid is a versatile chiral building block and intermediate in organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its rigid cyclohexane backbone and functional groups that enable the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing active ingredients and novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and metabolic disorder therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Peptidomimetics & Bioactive Molecules: Used to introduce conformational constraints into peptide chains, improving stability and biological activity for drug discovery programs.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Chemical Research: Fundamental reagent in academic and industrial organic chemistry research for methodology development and compound library synthesis.
• Specialty Polymers: Potential monomer for synthesizing polyamides and other specialty polymers with unique thermal and mechanical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Aminocyclohexanecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	25912-50-9
Molecular Formula	C7H13NO2
Molecular Weight	143.18 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Aminocyclohexane-1-carboxylic Acid; 3-Amino-1-cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid; 3-Aminocyclohexanecarboxylic Acid; β-Aminocyclohexanecarboxylic Acid; 3-Aminocyclohexylcarboxylic Acid; trans-3-Aminocyclohexanecarboxylic Acid; cis-3-Aminocyclohexanecarboxylic Acid; 3-Aminohexahydrobenzoic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Aminocyclohexanecarboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and chiral purity assessment, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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