Description

4-Chloro-2-Methylcyclohexanecarboxylic Acid is a versatile chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its functionalized cyclohexane ring, which serves as a key structural motif in the development of complex molecules. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the synthesis of active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a substituted cyclohexane core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its chlorinated carboxylic acid structure provides specific bioactivity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for specialty chemicals, including flavors, fragrances, and advanced material precursors.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying stereoselective reactions, ring transformations, and the synthesis of complex natural product analogs.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: The carboxylic acid and chloro functional groups make it a useful starting material for creating novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chloro-2-Methylcyclohexanecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	67990-02-7
Molecular Formula	C8H13ClO2
Molecular Weight	176.64 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Chloro-2-methyl-1-cyclohexanecarboxylic acid; 2-Methyl-4-chlorocyclohexanecarboxylic acid; 4-Chloro-2-methylcyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid; (4-Chloro-2-methylcyclohexyl)formic acid; 1-Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 4-chloro-2-methyl-; 67990-02-7; 4-Chloro-o-methylcyclohexanecarboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4-Chloro-2-Methylcyclohexanecarboxylic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical synthesis workflows.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, it should be stored separately from bases, oxidizing agents, and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Specific Rotation (if chiral)	Contact for details

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