Description

Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid, 2-Hydroxy-, Methyl Ester, cis- is a high-purity chiral building block and intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its defined stereochemistry and functional groups make it a valuable precursor for creating complex molecules with specific spatial orientations. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries, where it is used in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and specialty fragrances.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the synthesis of stereochemically defined drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where specific isomer activity is required.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a building block for complex molecules in fragrance, flavor, and specialty polymer applications.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Research: Valuable substrate or ligand precursor in academic and industrial research exploring new catalytic methodologies.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid, 2-Hydroxy-, Methyl Ester, cis-
CAS No.	936-03-8
Molecular Formula	C9H16O3
Molecular Weight	172.22 g/mol
Synonyms	cis-2-Hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl cis-2-hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylate; (1R,2S)-rel-2-Hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl (1R,2S)-(-)-2-hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylate; 2-Hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic Acid Methyl Ester, cis-; Methyl 2-hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylate (cis-); Hexahydro-2-hydroxy methyl salicylate (cis-)
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Quality Control

Our Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid, 2-Hydroxy-, Methyl Ester, cis- is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC and GC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, 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 area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (ee)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.