Description

1-Cyclohexylpropan-2-ol is a versatile secondary alcohol with a cyclohexyl substituent, offering a unique combination of lipophilicity and reactivity. This compound is valued as a crucial chiral intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) agents and other therapeutic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where its structural motif can contribute to biological activity.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Acts as a precursor for musky or woody aroma chemicals and complex flavor molecules.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in asymmetric synthesis, Grignard reactions, and the preparation of esters, ethers, and other derivatives for material science research.
• Liquid Crystal and Polymer Research: Utilized as a monomer or modifying agent in the development of specialty polymers and liquid crystalline materials.
• Solvent and Additive for Specialty Formulations: Functions as a high-boiling-point solvent or rheology modifier in niche industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Cyclohexylpropan-2-ol
CAS No.	76019-86-8
Molecular Formula	C9H18O
Molecular Weight	142.24 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Cyclohexyl-2-propanol; 2-Propanol, 1-cyclohexyl-; α-Cyclohexylethylcarbinol; (1-Cyclohexylethyl)methanol; sec-Cyclohexylethyl alcohol; Cyclohexyl(1-hydroxyethyl)methane; Cyclohexylpropan-2-ol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We maintain a rigorous quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Our standard grade for 1-Cyclohexylpropan-2-ol typically meets specifications suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment. We can also support development projects with custom purity grades upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, acids, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
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.