Description

2-Hydroxycyclohexanecarbonitrile is a versatile chiral building block and synthetic intermediate of significant importance in fine chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a hydroxyl and a nitrile functional group on a cyclohexane ring, makes it a valuable precursor for the production of complex pharmaceutical compounds and advanced materials. This high-purity chemical is essential for research and development laboratories, as well as production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting the central nervous system and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and high-value flavor and fragrance compounds.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Academic and R&D: A valuable compound for methodological research in organic chemistry, including studies on ring-opening reactions and stereoselective transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxycyclohexanecarbonitrile
CAS No.	30683-77-3
Molecular Formula	C7H11NO
Molecular Weight	125.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxycyclohexanecarbonitrile; 2-Cyano-1-cyclohexanol; 1-Cyclohexanol-2-carbonitrile; trans-2-Hydroxycyclohexanecarbonitrile; cis-2-Hydroxycyclohexanecarbonitrile; 2-Hydroxycyclohexyl cyanide; Cyclohexanecarbonitrile, 2-hydroxy-; 2-Hydroxy-1-cyanocyclohexane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Hydroxycyclohexanecarbonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, enantiomeric excess (where applicable), and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.