Description

2-Hydroxycyclohexanone Dimer is a versatile organic intermediate characterized by its unique cyclic dimeric structure. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules, offering chemists a valuable scaffold for creating specialty chemicals. Industries such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemical manufacturing need it for research and development, as well as in process chemistry for producing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• As a crucial pharmaceutical intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Utilized in agrochemical research for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Serves as a building block in organic synthesis for creating complex natural product analogs or specialty polymers.
• Acts as a precursor or ligand in catalysis research and metal-organic framework (MOF) development.
• Employed in flavor and fragrance chemistry for synthesizing specific aroma compounds.
• Used in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for methodological studies and new reaction development.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxycyclohexanone Dimer
CAS No.	60308-50-1
Molecular Formula	C12H20O4
Molecular Weight	228.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclohexanone, 2-hydroxy-, dimer; 1,1'-(1,4-Dioxane-2,5-diyl)bis-1-cyclohexanol; 2,5-Di(1-hydroxycyclohexyl)-1,4-dioxane; Dihydroxy-dicyclohexyl-dioxane; 2-Hydroxycyclohexanone Dimer; 2,5-Bis(1-hydroxycyclohexyl)-1,4-dioxane
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Hydroxycyclohexanone Dimer is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.