Description

trans-4-Ethylcyclohexanecarboxylic Acid is a high-purity, versatile cycloaliphatic carboxylic acid derivative. This compound serves as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its defined stereochemistry and structural rigidity. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in developing central nervous system (CNS) drugs and hormone analogs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced stereoselective activity.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Used in the production of cyclohexanecarboxylic acid derivatives for liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and optical materials.
• Perfumery and Fragrance: Intermediate for synthesizing musky and woody aroma chemicals due to its stable cyclohexane backbone.
• Polymer Modification: Monomer or modifier for specialty polymers, coatings, and resins to alter physical properties and stability.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new catalytic reactions and stereochemical studies.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	trans-4-Ethylcyclohexanecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	6833-47-2
Molecular Formula	C9H16O2
Molecular Weight	156.22 g/mol
Synonyms	(1r,4r)-4-Ethylcyclohexanecarboxylic Acid; trans-4-Ethyl-1-cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid; 4-Ethylcyclohexanecarboxylic Acid, trans-; 4-Ethylcyclohexanecarboxylic Acid; (trans)-4-Ethylcyclohexanecarboxylic Acid; 6833-47-2; 4-Ethylcyclohexane-1-carboxylic Acid; p-Ethylcyclohexanecarboxylic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our trans-4-Ethylcyclohexanecarboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC and GC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 99.0% trans-isomer
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.