Description

3,5-Dioxocyclohexanecarboxylic Acid is a versatile cyclic diketone carboxylic acid derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate. Its unique structure, featuring two carbonyl groups and a carboxylic acid functionality, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical compounds. This high-purity chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing fused ring systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in organic synthesis for constructing complex molecules in research and development.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel chelating agents and organocatalysts.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized in the synthesis of specialty monomers and polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a precursor in the manufacture of certain high-performance colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Dioxocyclohexanecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	42858-60-6
Molecular Formula	C7H8O5
Molecular Weight	172.13 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Dioxocyclohexane-1-carboxylic Acid; 3,5-Diketocyclohexanecarboxylic Acid; 1-Carboxy-3,5-cyclohexanedione; 3,5-Dioxo-1-cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid; Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 3,5-dioxo-; 3,5-Diketohexahydrobenzoic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Dioxocyclohexanecarboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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