Description

4-(4-Methoxyphenyl)Cyclohexanone is a versatile organic intermediate featuring a cyclohexanone ring substituted with a 4-methoxyphenyl group. This specific molecular architecture makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing more complex chemical structures, particularly in advanced pharmaceutical and fine chemical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or possessing complex stereochemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the methoxyphenyl moiety is a critical pharmacophore.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials due to its rigid, aromatic-substituted cyclohexyl core.
• Fine Chemical & Fragrance Intermediate: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex fragrance compounds and specialty fine chemicals requiring specific ring systems.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological chemistry research, including studies on asymmetric hydrogenation, cross-coupling reactions, and ring transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(4-Methoxyphenyl)Cyclohexanone
CAS No.	5309-16-0
Molecular Formula	C13H16O2
Molecular Weight	204.26 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(4-Methoxyphenyl)cyclohexanone; 4-(p-Methoxyphenyl)cyclohexanone; 1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-4-oxocyclohexane; p-Methoxyphenylcyclohexanone; 4-Cyclohexanone, 4-(4-methoxyphenyl)-; 4-(4-Methoxyphenyl)cyclohexan-1-one
EINECS	226-164-5

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-(4-Methoxyphenyl)Cyclohexanone is produced under strict quality management protocols. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee full traceability and compliance with your internal quality systems.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

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%

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