Description

(1,1′-Bicyclohexyl)-4,4′-diol (CAS No. 20601-38-1) is a high-purity diol compound with the molecular formula C₁₂H₂₂O₂. This bicyclic cyclohexyl derivative is characterized by its two hydroxyl groups positioned at the 4 and 4′ positions, making it a versatile intermediate for organic synthesis and material science applications. With a molecular weight of 198.30 g/mol, this white to off-white crystalline powder exhibits excellent stability under standard conditions and is soluble in common organic solvents such as ethanol, methanol, and DMSO.

Ideal for researchers and scientists, this product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥98% purity (HPLC/GC), making it suitable for pharmaceutical development, polymer chemistry, and ligand synthesis. Its rigid bicyclic structure lends itself to applications in chiral resolution, liquid crystal materials, and as a building block for advanced polymers. Each batch is accompanied by comprehensive analytical data, including NMR, FTIR, and mass spectrometry reports, ensuring reproducibility for your experiments.

Packaged in amber glass bottles under inert gas to prevent degradation, (1,1′-Bicyclohexyl)-4,4′-diol is available in quantities ranging from 1g to 1kg, with custom bulk orders accommodated. Safety data sheets (SDS) and COA are provided upon request.

Properties

• CAS Number: 20601-38-1
• Complexity: 145
• IUPAC Name: 4-(4-hydroxycyclohexyl)cyclohexanol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H22O2/c13-11-5-1-9(2-6-11)10-3-7-12(14)8-4-10/h9-14H,1-8H2
• InChI Key: MZXNOAWIRQFYDB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 198.161979940
• Molecular Formula: C12H22O2
• Molecular Weight: 198.30
• SMILES: C1CC(CCC1C2CCC(CC2)O)O
• Topological: 40.5
• Monoisotopic Mass: 198.161979940
• Synonyms: 20601-38-1, [1,1′-Bicyclohexyl]-4,4′-diol, Bicyclohexylacetophenone, Dicyclohexyl-4,4′-diol, (1,1′-Bicyclohexyl)-4,4′-diol, EINECS 243-908-4, DTXSID20174616, DTXCID1097107, 243-908-4, mzxnoawirqfydb-uhfffaoysa-n, 4,4′-Bicyclohexanol, [1,1′-Bi(cyclohexane)]-4,4′-diol, 4-(4-hydroxycyclohexyl)cyclohexan-1-ol, MFCD00012056, 4,4′-Dihydroxydicyclohexyl, 4,4′-bicyclohex-yldiol, 4,4′-dihydroxybicyclohexyl, Oprea1_436558, SCHEMBL219048, SCHEMBL7799823, SCHEMBL10879751, 1,1′-Bicyclohexyl-4,4′-diol, AKOS015917951, CS-W010529, DS-5474, SY051859, B1621, NS00026696, 4,4 inverted exclamation mark -Bicyclohexanol, H10743

(1,1′-Bicyclohexyl)-4,4′-diol serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of liquid crystalline materials due to its rigid bicyclic framework. It is employed in pharmaceutical research for chiral auxiliaries and as a scaffold for drug candidates targeting neurological disorders. Additionally, this diol is utilized in polymer chemistry to enhance thermal stability in specialty resins and coatings. Its bifunctional hydroxyl groups enable crosslinking in epoxy formulations, while its stereochemistry supports asymmetric catalysis studies.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (97.5%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (97.5%)

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