Description

(4-Oxocyclohexyl)Acetic Acid is a versatile keto acid derivative that serves as a valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a cyclohexanone ring with an acetic acid side chain, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with specific stereochemical and functional properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of prostaglandins, steroids, and other bioactive molecules with complex ring systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific cyclic ketone frameworks.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for fragrances, flavors, and specialty polymers where the cyclohexanone moiety is required.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in methodological development for asymmetric synthesis, ring-forming reactions, and catalysis studies.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or cross-linking agent for synthesizing polymers with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4-Oxocyclohexyl)Acetic Acid
CAS No.	52263-23-7
Molecular Formula	C8H12O3
Molecular Weight	156.18 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Oxocyclohexaneacetic Acid; 2-(4-Oxocyclohexyl)acetic Acid; 4-Ketocyclohexylacetic Acid; (4-Oxocyclohexyl)ethanoic Acid; Cyclohexanone-4-acetic Acid; NSC 163022; 4-Acetic Acid Cyclohexanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (4-Oxocyclohexyl)Acetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming identity, assay, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles for production, ensuring reliability for critical research and scale-up processes.

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 hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	88 - 92 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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