1-Cyano-cyclohexanecarboxylic acid ethyl ester

CAS: 1130-21-8

Ref. 3D-BAA13021

Product Information

• Name: 1-Cyano-cyclohexanecarboxylic acid ethyl ester
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 1-Cyano-cyclohexanecarboxylic acid ethyl ester is a synthetic intermediate in the preparation of benzene. It is used as a reagent for the synthesis of methylcyclohexane and other cyclohexanones. The compound can be prepared by reacting chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons with carbon dioxide, followed by acidification and decarbonylation. 1-Cyano-cyclohexanecarboxylic acid ethyl ester can be purified by distillation or recrystallization from acetonitrile, chloroform, or benzene.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 181.23 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₅NO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%