CAS 4331-54-8

4-Methylcyclohexanecarboxylic acid

Description:

4-Methylcyclohexanecarboxylic acid is a cyclic carboxylic acid characterized by a cyclohexane ring with a methyl group and a carboxylic acid functional group attached to it. This compound typically appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid, depending on the temperature and purity. It has a molecular formula of C8H14O2, indicating the presence of eight carbon atoms, fourteen hydrogen atoms, and two oxygen atoms. The structure features a carboxylic acid group (-COOH) that imparts acidic properties, making it soluble in polar solvents like water and alcohols. Its melting and boiling points can vary, reflecting its molecular interactions and structural characteristics. 4-Methylcyclohexanecarboxylic acid is used in organic synthesis and may serve as an intermediate in the production of various chemical compounds. Additionally, it exhibits potential applications in the fields of pharmaceuticals and materials science due to its unique structural properties. Safety precautions should be observed when handling this compound, as with all chemical substances.

Formula: C₈H₁₄O₂

InChI: InChI=1S/C8H14O2/c1-6-2-4-7(5-3-6)8(9)10/h6-7H,2-5H2,1H3,(H,9,10)

InChI key: InChIKey=QTDXSEZXAPHVBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(O)(=O)C1CCC(C)CC1

Synonyms:

• 4-Methyl-1-cyclohexanecarboxylic acid,mixture of cis and trans
• 4-Methylcyclohexanecarboxylic acid
• Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 4-methyl-
• p-Methylcyclohexanecarboxylic acid

4-Methylcyclohexanecarboxylic Acid (cis- and trans- mixture)

CAS: 4331-54-8

Formula: C₈H₁₄O₂

Purity: >98.0%(GC)(T)

Color and Shape: Colorless to Almost colorless clear liquid

Molecular weight: 142.20

Ref: 3B-M1621

4-Methylcyclohexanecarboxylic acid

CAS: 4331-54-8

Formula: C₈H₁₄O₂

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 142.1956

Ref: IN-DA003LRS

4-Methyl-1-cyclohexanecarboxylic acid

CAS: 4331-54-8

4-Methyl-1-cyclohexanecarboxylic acid

Purity: 98%

Molecular weight: 142.20g/mol

Ref: 54-OR307149

Tranexamic Acid Impurity 12

CAS: 4331-54-8

Formula: C₈H₁₄O₂

Molecular weight: 142.20

Ref: 4Z-T-6225

4-Methyl-1-cyclohexanecarboxylic acid

CAS: 4331-54-8

Formula: C₈H₁₄O₂

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Liquid, Clear

Molecular weight: 142.198

Ref: 10-F402569

4-Methylcyclohexanecarboxylic Acid

Controlled Product

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Applications 4-Methyl-cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid, is used in the esterification with methanol in the presence of KU-2 cation exchange resin which showed decrease in exchange rate with increasing temperature.
References Niyazov, A.N., et al.: Izvestiya Akademii Nauk Turkmenskoi SSR, 5, 119 (1975)

Formula: C₈H₁₄O₂

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 142.2

Ref: TR-M299530

Tranexamic Acid Impurity 12

CAS: 4331-54-8

Formula: C₈H₁₄O₂

Molecular weight: 142.2

Ref: ST-EA-CP-T10013