Description

Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid, 3-Hydroxy- is a versatile chiral building block and intermediate of significant importance in fine chemical synthesis. Its hydroxylated cyclohexane carboxylic acid structure makes it a valuable precursor for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. This compound is particularly sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the life sciences and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and metabolic disorder therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its stereochemistry for enhanced biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & Advanced Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for chiral dopants and monomers in liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and high-performance polymers.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Intermediate for the synthesis of complex, high-value aroma chemicals and flavor compounds.
• Asymmetric Catalyst Ligand: Utilized in the development of chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis, enabling enantioselective synthesis routes.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable standard and starting material in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and compound libraries.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid, 3-Hydroxy-
CAS No.	606488-94-2
Molecular Formula	C7H12O3
Molecular Weight	144.17 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic Acid; (1r,3r)-3-Hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic Acid; trans-3-Hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic Acid; 3-Hydroxycyclohexane-1-carboxylic Acid; 3-HCCA; 3-Hydroxy CHCA; β-Hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic Acid
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Quality Control

Our Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid, 3-Hydroxy- is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to ensure compliance with exacting standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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