Description

cis-4-Benzoylcyclohexane-1-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, functionalized cyclohexane derivative featuring both a benzoyl and a carboxylic acid group in a specific stereochemical configuration. This compound matters as a versatile and valuable pharmaceutical intermediate and organic synthesis building block, enabling the construction of complex molecules with precise spatial orientation. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for applications such as drug discovery and fine chemical manufacturing.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates requiring a rigid, substituted cyclohexane backbone.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in multi-step synthetic routes, including coupling reactions, esterifications, and amide formations, to construct more complex molecular architectures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the discovery and synthesis of new generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Advanced Material Monomer: Potential use in the synthesis of specialty polymers and liquid crystals where the benzoyl and acid functionalities can impart specific optical or mechanical properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and for exploring new chemical spaces in high-throughput screening libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	cis-4-Benzoylcyclohexane-1-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	945362-35-6
Molecular Formula	C14H16O3
Molecular Weight	232.28 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Benzoylcyclohexanecarboxylic Acid, cis-Isomer; (1r,4r)-4-Benzoylcyclohexane-1-carboxylic Acid; rel-(1R,4R)-4-Benzoylcyclohexanecarboxylic Acid; cis-4-Benzoyl-1-cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid; 4-Benzoylcyclohexanecarboxylic Acid; BCHCA; 4-Oxocyclohexyl(phenyl)methanone-1-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our cis-4-Benzoylcyclohexane-1-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents. The container should be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (HPLC, Area %)	≥ 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.