Description

trans-1,4-Cyclohexanediol is a high-purity, versatile diol compound with a rigid, chair-conformation cyclohexane backbone. This specific stereoisomer is valued for its role as a key chiral building block and monomer in advanced polymer synthesis. It is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop products with enhanced thermal stability and specific stereochemical properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring rigid, stereodefined diol functionalities.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer for producing high-performance polyesters, polyurethanes, and polycarbonates, imparting rigidity and thermal resistance to the final polymer matrix.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced herbicides and fungicides where its structural motif contributes to biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Employed as a core component in the synthesis of monomers for liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and other advanced optical materials.
• Crosslinking Agent: Functions as an effective crosslinker in coatings, resins, and adhesives to enhance hardness, chemical resistance, and durability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent in asymmetric synthesis and catalysis for constructing complex, stereochemically defined molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	trans-1,4-Cyclohexanediol
CAS No.	6995-79-5
Molecular Formula	C6H12O2
Molecular Weight	116.16 g/mol
Synonyms	(1r,4r)-Cyclohexane-1,4-diol; (R,R)-1,4-Cyclohexanediol; trans-Cyclohexane-1,4-diol; 1,4-Cyclohexanediol, trans-; p-Cyclohexanediol; 1,4-Dihydroxycyclohexane, trans-; Cyclohexane-1,4-diol, (R*,R*)-(±)-; UNII-2Q5K2V8H1P
EINECS	230-269-8

Quality Control

Every batch of our trans-1,4-Cyclohexanediol is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, and a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, chiral purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% trans-isomer
Melting Point	118 - 122 °C
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.