Description
4-Hydroxycyclohexanone (CAS No. 13482-22-9) is a versatile cyclic ketone with a hydroxyl functional group, widely used in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. With the molecular formula C6H10O2, this compound serves as a key intermediate in the production of fine chemicals, fragrances, and bioactive molecules. Its unique structural features make it valuable for asymmetric synthesis, ring-opening reactions, and as a precursor for chiral building blocks. Available in high purity grades, our 4-Hydroxycyclohexanone is rigorously tested for consistency, ensuring optimal performance in research and industrial applications. Suitable for use under controlled conditions, it is packaged in chemically resistant containers to maintain stability and shelf life.
Properties
- CAS Number: 13482-22-9
- Complexity: 88.7
- IUPAC Name: 4-hydroxycyclohexanone
- InChI: InChI=1S/C6H10O2/c7-5-1-2-6(8)4-3-5/h5,7H,1-4H2
- InChI Key: BXBJZYXQHHPVGO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 114.068079557
- Molecular Formula: C6H10O2
- Molecular Weight: 114.14
- SMILES: C1CC(=O)CCC1O
- Topological: 37.3
- Monoisotopic Mass: 114.068079557
- Synonyms: 4-Hydroxycyclohexanone, 13482-22-9, Cyclohexanone, 4-hydroxy-, p-Hydroxycyclohexanone, DTXSID00337621, DTXCID80288708, 620-210-1, bxbjzyxqhhpvgo-uhfffaoysa-n, 4-hydroxycyclohexan-1-one, 4-Hydroxy-cyclohexanone, 4-hydroxycyclohexanon, 4-Hydroxy Cyclohexanone-d4, MFCD02093817, 1-Hydroxy-4-oxocyclohexane, 4-Oxocyclohexan-1-ol, 4hydroxycyclohexanone, 4-Hydroxy Cyclohexanone, 4-hydroxy-cyclohexan-1-one, SCHEMBL148906, SCHEMBL504654, SCHEMBL27640899, SCHEMBL28072426, SCHEMBL28147240, CS-D0911, SBB056283, AKOS006344707, FH06024, PB40354, SY005938, EN300-93773, H57477
4-Hydroxycyclohexanone is utilized as a synthetic intermediate in the preparation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. It plays a role in the synthesis of chiral ligands and catalysts for asymmetric hydrogenation reactions. Researchers also employ it in studies involving cyclohexane-based scaffolds for drug discovery. Its reactivity enables modifications for polymer and material science applications.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- Not Classified
- Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 142 of 148 companies (only 4.1% companies provided GHS information). For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Not Classified
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