Description

(1R,2R)-Ethyl 2-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)Cyclohexanecarboxylate is a high-purity chiral building block and synthetic intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its well-defined stereochemistry and protected functional groups, which are critical for constructing complex molecular architectures with high enantiomeric purity. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries, particularly for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the asymmetric synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of enantiomerically pure pesticides and herbicides.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a versatile building block for creating specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent in university and industrial research laboratories for methodological development in organic and medicinal chemistry.
• Catalyst & Ligand Preparation: Employed in the synthesis of chiral catalysts and ligands for asymmetric catalysis.
• Material Science: Potential intermediate for advanced polymeric materials and liquid crystals.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1R,2R)-Ethyl 2-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)Cyclohexanecarboxylate
CAS No.	2361926-29-4
Molecular Formula	C15H26O4
Molecular Weight	270.37 g/mol
Synonyms	(1R,2R)-Ethyl 2-((tert-Butoxy)carbonyl)cyclohexane-1-carboxylate; Ethyl (1R,2R)-2-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)cyclohexanecarboxylate; (1R,2R)-2-Boc-cyclohexanecarboxylic acid ethyl ester; trans-Ethyl 2-(Boc)cyclohexanecarboxylate; (1R,2R)-1-Carbethoxy-2-Boc-cyclohexane; BOC-(1R,2R)-Cyclohexanedicarboxylic Acid Monoethyl Ester; (1R,2R)-Cyclohexane-1,2-dicarboxylic acid 1-ethyl ester 2-tert-butyl ester
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Quality Control

Our (1R,2R)-Ethyl 2-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)Cyclohexanecarboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral HPLC, to ensure high chemical and enantiomeric purity suitable for demanding synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided to guarantee traceability, consistency, and compliance with your research or production requirements.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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