Description

cis-1,4-Cyclohexanedicarboxylic Acid is a versatile alicyclic dicarboxylic acid that serves as a key building block in advanced polymer synthesis and fine chemical manufacturing. Its rigid, saturated cyclohexane ring structure imparts valuable properties such as enhanced thermal stability and chemical resistance to the final materials. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and production engineers in the polymer, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop high-performance materials.

Application

• Polymer Intermediate: A crucial monomer for producing high-performance, saturated polyesters and polyamides (nylons) with excellent hydrolytic stability and weatherability.
• Coating Resins: Used in the synthesis of alkyd and polyester resins for industrial and automotive coatings, contributing to hardness and durability.
• Plasticizer Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for manufacturing specialty ester-based plasticizers that offer low volatility and good compatibility with PVC and other polymers.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a chiral synthon and rigid backbone in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Epoxy Curing Agents: Employed in the production of acid-based hardeners for epoxy resin systems, enhancing thermal and mechanical properties.
• Specialty Chemicals: A starting material for synthesizing corrosion inhibitors, lubricant additives, and other performance chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	cis-1,4-Cyclohexanedicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	619-81-8
Molecular Formula	C8H12O4
Molecular Weight	172.18 g/mol
Synonyms	cis-Hexahydroterephthalic Acid; cis-1,4-CHDA; cis-Cyclohexane-1,4-dicarboxylic Acid; 1,4-CHDA (cis-isomer); cis-1,4-Cyclohexanedicarboxylate; Hexahydroisophthalic Acid (cis-1,4-); cis-1,4-Dicarboxycyclohexane
EINECS	210-605-7

Quality Control

Our cis-1,4-Cyclohexanedicarboxylic Acid is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, isomer content, and physical properties. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
cis-Isomer Content	≥ 99.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Melting Point	160 - 165 °C
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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