Description

Diethyl 4-Oxocyclohexane-1,1-Dicarboxylate is a versatile and high-purity cyclic keto-diester intermediate essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a ketone and two ester functionalities on a cyclohexane ring, makes it a valuable building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is particularly critical for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialized fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the multi-step synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates with cyclic or bridged ring systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific cyclohexane-based scaffolds.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a specialized building block for synthesizing flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent in method development and discovery chemistry for creating novel heterocyclic compounds and exploring new synthetic pathways.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of novel polymers with specific thermal or mechanical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diethyl 4-Oxocyclohexane-1,1-Dicarboxylate
CAS No.	55704-60-4
Molecular Formula	C12H18O5
Molecular Weight	242.27 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1-Cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid, 4-oxo-, diethyl ester; Diethyl 4-oxo-1,1-cyclohexanedicarboxylate; 4-Oxo-1,1-cyclohexanedicarboxylic Acid Diethyl Ester; Ethyl 4-oxocyclohexane-1,1-dicarboxylate; 1,1-Bis(ethoxycarbonyl)-4-oxocyclohexane; 4-Keto-1,1-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid diethyl ester; Diethyl 4-ketocyclohexane-1,1-dicarboxylate
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Quality Control

Our Diethyl 4-Oxocyclohexane-1,1-Dicarboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.