Description

1-Dichloromethylcyclohexanol is a versatile chlorinated cyclohexanol derivative with significant utility as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a dichloromethyl group and a hydroxyl function on a cyclohexane ring, makes it valuable for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring precise functional group manipulation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with cyclohexyl or chlorinated motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where its chlorinated structure contributes to biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a precursor for further chemical transformations, including nucleophilic substitutions and ring-opening reactions in fine chemical manufacturing.
• Polymer Modifier: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and resins, where it can be incorporated to modify thermal stability or introduce reactive sites.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Functions as a substrate in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to create complex biaryl or functionalized cyclohexane structures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the research and development of novel chiral ligands or organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1-Dichloromethylcyclohexanol
CAS No.	52183-64-9
Molecular Formula	C7H12Cl2O
Molecular Weight	183.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclohexanol, 1-(dichloromethyl)-; 1-(Dichloromethyl)cyclohexanol; (Dichloromethyl)cyclohexanol; NSC 163063
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Dichloromethylcyclohexanol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and process development applications.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

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

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