Description

4-(Trifluoromethyl)Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid is a versatile fluorinated organic building block characterized by a cyclohexane ring substituted with a carboxylic acid group and a trifluoromethyl group. This unique structure imparts valuable properties such as enhanced lipophilicity and metabolic stability, making it a critical intermediate in advanced synthesis. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of compounds targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of fluorinated liquid crystals for high-performance displays.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: A valuable reagent for introducing the trifluoromethyl-cyclohexyl moiety into complex molecules in medicinal and materials chemistry.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to create specialty monomers for engineering plastics with improved chemical resistance and thermal properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Trifluoromethyl)Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	95233-30-0
Molecular Formula	C8H11F3O2
Molecular Weight	196.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Trifluoromethyl)cyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid; Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 4-(trifluoromethyl)-; trans-4-(Trifluoromethyl)cyclohexanecarboxylic acid (possible isomer); 4-(Trifluoromethyl)-1-cyclohexanecarboxylic acid; 1-Carboxy-4-(trifluoromethyl)cyclohexane; 4-TFMCHA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(Trifluoromethyl)Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.