4-cyclohexylbutanoic acid, CAS No. 4441-63-8

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4441-63-8

Catalog No. EBD90226

CAS 4441-63-8

Name 4-cyclohexylbutanoic acid

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 4-cyclohexylbutanoicacid Cyclohexanebutyricacid 4-Cyclohexylbutyricacid cadmiumbis(4-cyclohexylbutanoate) sodium4-cyclohexylbutanoate lead(2+)bis(4-cyclohexylbutanoate) lithium4-cyclohexylbutanoate mercurybis(4-cyclohexylbutanoate) potassium4-cyclohexylbutanoate silver(1+)4-cyclohexylbutanoate strontiumbis(4-cyclohexylbutanoate) magnesiumbis(4-cyclohexylbutanoate) 4-cyclohexylbutanoate cyclohexanebutanoicacid cyclohexanebutyricacid(6ci,7ci,8ci)

Molecular Formula: C10H18O2

Molecular Weight: 170.25

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Carboxylic Acids and Esters Synthetic Chemistry > Basic Synthetic Reagents > Other Basic Synthetic Reagents

Product Description:

Cyclohexanebutyric acid is an organic compound characterized by a cyclohexane ring connected to a four-carbon aliphatic chain terminating in a carboxylic acid group. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid under standard conditions. This structure makes it a versatile building block in organic synthesis. Its primary use is as a synthetic intermediate in chemical research and development. The molecule serves as a precursor for the synthesis of various more complex compounds, particularly in the field of medicinal chemistry. For instance, it has been utilized in the synthesis of novel heterocyclic compounds and as a key fragment in the development of potential pharmaceutical agents, including those targeting neurological pathways. The carboxylic acid functionality allows for easy derivatization into esters, amides, and other functional groups. While not a high-volume commodity, cyclohexanebutyric acid is a valuable specialty chemical for constructing molecules that incorporate both a lipophilic cyclohexyl moiety and a flexible butyric acid linker. It is commercially available from suppliers of fine chemicals and research reagents.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 30-32 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 283.3 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 110 °C

Density: 0.991 g/cm3

Analytical Data

Appearance: white semi-transparent crystalline solid