Description

4-Cyclohexyl-1-Butanol is a versatile alicyclic alcohol intermediate prized for its hydrophobic cyclohexyl moiety and reactive primary hydroxyl group. This compound is essential for synthesizing high-value fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and specialty polymers where enhanced lipophilicity and specific molecular architecture are required. It serves as a critical building block for R&D chemists and production engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a lipophilic side chain.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators to modify solubility and bioavailability.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or chain extender in polyurethane and polyester resins to impart flexibility, hydrophobicity, and chemical resistance.
• Fragrance & Flavor Ingredient: Serves as a precursor for musk-like odorants and flavor compounds due to its stable cyclohexane structure.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additive: Employed in the formulation of synthetic lubricants and fuel additives as a viscosity modifier and anti-wear agent component.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent in organic chemistry for nucleophilic substitutions, esterifications, and etherifications.
• Surface Active Agent: Used in the production of non-ionic surfactants and emulsifiers for specialty cleaning and coating formulations.
• Electronic Chemicals: Potential application in the synthesis of photoacid generators (PAGs) and other compounds for electronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Cyclohexyl-1-Butanol
CAS No.	4441-57-0
Molecular Formula	C10H20O
Molecular Weight	156.27 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Cyclohexylbutan-1-ol; (4-Cyclohexylbutyl) alcohol; Cyclohexanebutanol; 4-Cyclohexylbutanol; 4-Cyclohexyl-n-butanol; Butanol, 4-cyclohexyl-; NSC 20996; 1-Butanol, 4-cyclohexyl-
EINECS	224-675-7

Quality Control

Our 4-Cyclohexyl-1-Butanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, acids, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.468 - 1.472
Density (20°C)	0.910 - 0.920 g/mL

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