Description

4-(Cyclopentylmethyl)Cyclohexane-1-Carboxylic Acid is a versatile, high-purity organic building block characterized by its unique bicyclic structure. This compound is valued for its role as a key chiral intermediate in the synthesis of complex pharmaceutical molecules and advanced materials. It is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional additives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical 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: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and fungicides, where its structural complexity can contribute to novel modes of action.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for mesogenic compounds in display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes due to its rigid cyclohexane core.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Employed as a building block for synthesizing high-value aroma chemicals with complex, musky, or woody notes.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce steric bulk and modify the physical properties of specialty polymers and resins.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for methodological studies in organic synthesis, asymmetric catalysis, and medicinal chemistry research programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Cyclopentylmethyl)Cyclohexane-1-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	37875-02-8
Molecular Formula	C13H22O2
Molecular Weight	210.31 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Cyclopentylmethyl)cyclohexanecarboxylic acid; trans-4-(Cyclopentylmethyl)cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid; 4-(Cyclopentylmethyl)-1-cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid; Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 4-(cyclopentylmethyl)-; 1-Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 4-(cyclopentylmethyl)-; (1r,4r)-4-(Cyclopentylmethyl)cyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid; (1s,4s)-4-(Cyclopentylmethyl)cyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards for research and commercial use. We offer various purity grades, including standard and high-purity (≥98%) material, tailored to your synthesis requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available for every batch upon request, ensuring full traceability and quality assurance 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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Standard Grade) ≥ 98.0% (High Purity Grade)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Specific Rotation (if chiral)	Contact for details

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