Description

4-Oxo-1-Phenylcyclohexanecarboxylic Acid is a versatile and high-purity organic building block with a defined cyclic ketone and carboxylic acid functionality. This compound is critical for synthetic chemists requiring precise molecular scaffolds for constructing complex target molecules. It serves as a key intermediate in the research and development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials, where its structural features enable diverse chemical transformations.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with cyclohexanone or phenyl-substituted structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that leverage its ketone and acid groups for bioactivity.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex organic molecules, including natural product analogs and specialty chemicals.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of polymers and advanced organic materials with specific thermal or optical properties.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Oxo-1-Phenylcyclohexanecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	75945-91-4
Molecular Formula	C14H14O3
Molecular Weight	230.26 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Phenyl-4-oxocyclohexanecarboxylic Acid; 4-Oxo-1-phenylcyclohexane-1-carboxylic Acid; 4-Oxo-1-phenyl-1-cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid; 1-Carboxy-1-phenyl-4-cyclohexanone; 4-Keto-1-phenylcyclohexanecarboxylic Acid; 1-Phenyl-4-ketocyclohexanecarboxylic Acid; Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 4-oxo-1-phenyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Oxo-1-Phenylcyclohexanecarboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for advanced synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing batch-specific results for identity, purity, and impurities is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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