Description

1-Cyclohexyl-3-Ethylbenzene is a specialized aromatic hydrocarbon derivative with a unique cyclohexyl-ethyl substitution pattern. This compound matters as a versatile intermediate and solvent in advanced organic synthesis, offering a specific steric and electronic profile for demanding chemical processes. It is needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as ligand synthesis and high-performance material development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Specialty Solvent: Acts as a high-boiling, non-polar solvent for reactions involving strong acids or other sensitive reagents.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Provides a structural backbone for creating specialized ligands used in homogeneous catalysis.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Employed in Friedel-Crafts alkylation, hydrogenation, and other aromatic transformation reactions.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or additive in the development of novel polymers and advanced materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Cyclohexyl-3-Ethylbenzene
CAS No.	4501-38-6
Molecular Formula	C14H20
Molecular Weight	188.31 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Ethyl-1-cyclohexylbenzene; m-Ethylphenylcyclohexane; 1-Cyclohexyl-3-ethyl-benzene; (3-Ethylphenyl)cyclohexane; NSC 406106; Benzene, 1-cyclohexyl-3-ethyl-; Cyclohexyl(3-ethylphenyl)
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Quality Control

Our 1-Cyclohexyl-3-Ethylbenzene is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.05%

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