Description

2-Hydroxycyclohexanone Dimer is a versatile cyclic ketone derivative with significant utility in advanced organic synthesis. This compound serves as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate for the production of complex molecules, offering chemists a pathway to introduce specific stereochemistry and functional groups. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of chiral drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the manufacture of flavors, fragrances, and performance chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Serves as a model compound and starting material in methodological development and asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer Chemistry: Potential monomer or modifier for specialty polymers and resins.
• Catalyst Ligand Synthesis: Intermediate for the preparation of chiral ligands used in asymmetric catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxycyclohexanone Dimer
CAS No.	533-60-8
Molecular Formula	C12H20O4
Molecular Weight	228.29 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1'-Dihydroxy-2,2'-bicyclohexylidene-1,1'-dione; 2,2'-Dihydroxybicyclohexyl-1,1'-dione; Cyclohexanone, 2-hydroxy-, dimer; 2-Hydroxycyclohexanone dimer; Dimeric 2-hydroxycyclohexanone; 1,1'-Bicyclohexylidene-2,2'-diol-1,1'-dione
EINECS	208-577-3

Quality Control

Our 2-Hydroxycyclohexanone Dimer is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment upon request, providing full traceability and compliance documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its nature of being easily oxidized, it is recommended to store the product under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

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	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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