Description

4-trans-Phenylcyclohexane-cis-Dicarboxylic Acid, 97 is a high-purity, versatile dicarboxylic acid derivative featuring a rigid phenylcyclohexane backbone. This compound is valued for its role as a key chiral building block and monomer in the synthesis of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and pharmaceutical intermediates. It is essential for R&D chemists and production specialists in the fine chemical, advanced material, and life science industries seeking to develop products with specific stereochemical and thermal properties.

Application

• Advanced Polymer Synthesis: Serves as a critical monomer for producing high-performance polyamides, polyesters, and polyimides with enhanced thermal stability and mechanical strength.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Used in the development of nematic and smectic liquid crystal phases for display technologies and optical devices.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a chiral synthon in the asymmetric synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs): Functions as an organic linker in the construction of porous coordination polymers for gas storage, separation, and catalysis.
• Crosslinking Agent: Employed in epoxy resin and coating formulations to improve hardness, chemical resistance, and durability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Provides a rigid, bicyclic structure for constructing complex organic molecules in academic and industrial research.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-trans-Phenylcyclohexane-cis-Dicarboxylic Acid, 97
CAS No.	36299-64-6
Molecular Formula	C14H16O4
Molecular Weight	248.27 g/mol
Synonyms	trans-4-Phenylcyclohexane-cis-1,2-dicarboxylic Acid; 4-Phenylcyclohexane-1,2-dicarboxylic Acid (trans/cis); 1,2-Cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid, 4-phenyl-, (1R,2S)-rel-; rel-(1R,2S)-4-Phenylcyclohexane-1,2-dicarboxylic Acid; 4-PCHA; Phenylcyclohexanedicarboxylic Acid; Cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid phenyl derivative
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Quality Control

Our 4-trans-Phenylcyclohexane-cis-Dicarboxylic Acid, 97 is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and titration methods, to ensure it meets the declared purity and specification. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance for your critical applications.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, 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 to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Single Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%

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