Description

3-(Hydroxymethyl)Cyclohexanone is a versatile bifunctional organic compound featuring both a ketone and a primary alcohol group on a cyclohexane ring. This unique structure makes it a valuable chiral building block and intermediate for synthesizing more complex molecules. It is particularly sought after by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for applications in asymmetric synthesis and fragrance development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in the development of central nervous system (CNS) drugs and other therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where its cyclohexane backbone contributes to specific biological activity.
• Fine Chemical & Fragrance Ingredient: Acts as a precursor for musk-like odorants and other specialty aroma chemicals due to its cyclic ketone structure.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: The hydroxyl and carbonyl functionalities allow it to be used as a monomer or cross-linking agent in specialty polymer formulations.
• Asymmetric Catalysis & Chiral Chemistry: Employed as a starting material or ligand precursor in asymmetric synthesis to induce chirality in target molecules.
• Research & Development: A valuable compound for organic synthesis research in academic and industrial R&D laboratories exploring new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Hydroxymethyl)Cyclohexanone
CAS No.	32916-58-8
Molecular Formula	C7H12O2
Molecular Weight	128.17 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Hydroxymethyl)cyclohexanone; 3-Hydroxymethylcyclohexanone; Cyclohexanone, 3-(hydroxymethyl)-; 3-Cyclohexanone methanol; (3-Oxocyclohexyl)methanol; 3-Oxocyclohexanemethanol; β-Hydroxymethylcyclohexanone
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Quality Control

We maintain rigorous quality control protocols for 3-(Hydroxymethyl)Cyclohexanone to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. Our standard grade typically meets specifications for use as a fine chemical intermediate. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is 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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%

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