Description

5-Cyclohexyl-5-Methylhexan-3-Ol is a high-purity, branched-chain aliphatic alcohol with a cyclohexyl substituent, offering unique steric and solubility properties. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly where specific molecular architecture is required. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring lipophilic, sterically hindered alcohol functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Specialty Polymer Modifier: Employed to introduce specific side chains into polymers, altering properties like flexibility, hydrophobicity, and glass transition temperature.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing musky or woody aroma chemicals.
• Lubricant Additive Precursor: Utilized in creating synthetic esters that enhance the performance of industrial lubricants and functional fluids.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile chiral building block for constructing complex natural products and fine chemicals in research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Cyclohexyl-5-Methylhexan-3-Ol
CAS No.	4927-33-7
Molecular Formula	C13H26O
Molecular Weight	198.35 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Cyclohexyl-5-methyl-3-hexanol; 3-Hexanol, 5-cyclohexyl-5-methyl-; 5-Cyclohexyl-5-methylhexan-3-ol; 5-Methyl-5-cyclohexylhexan-3-ol; Hexan-3-ol, 5-cyclohexyl-5-methyl-
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Quality Control

Our 5-Cyclohexyl-5-Methylhexan-3-Ol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for use as a synthetic intermediate. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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