Description

4-tert-Butylcyclohexyl Chloroformate is a specialized organic reagent belonging to the chloroformate ester class. This compound is a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its role as a versatile protecting and activating agent. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for the production of active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key reagent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing the tert-butylcyclohexyl moiety or as a protecting group for amines and alcohols.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific steric and chemical properties.
• Peptide Chemistry: Serves as a coupling agent or protecting group in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide synthesis.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to functionalize polymers and resins, imparting specific chemical reactivity or stability to the material.
• Chemical Research: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel molecular architectures.
• Production of Carbamates: Acts as a precursor in the synthesis of various carbamate compounds, which have applications ranging from pharmaceuticals to materials science.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-tert-Butylcyclohexyl Chloroformate
CAS No.	42125-46-2
Molecular Formula	C11H19ClO2
Molecular Weight	218.72 g/mol
Synonyms	4-tert-Butylcyclohexyl chloroformate; 4-(tert-Butyl)cyclohexyl carbonochloridate; Chloroformic acid 4-tert-butylcyclohexyl ester; 4-tert-Butylcyclohexyl chlorocarbonate; 4-tert-Butylcyclohexyloxycarbonyl chloride; 4-tert-Butylcyclohexyl chloroformate; 4-tert-Butylcyclohexyloxycarbonyl chloride; 4-tert-Butylcyclohexyl carbonochloridate
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Quality Control

Our 4-tert-Butylcyclohexyl Chloroformate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to prevent decomposition. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities	≤ 3.0%

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