TCI I0664 trans-4-Isopropylcyclohexanecarboxylic Acid is an alicyclic carboxylic acid supplied as the pure trans isomer, in which the isopropyl group and the carboxyl group occupy opposite positions on the cyclohexane ring. The compound belongs to the class of non-heterocyclic building blocks that play an important role in organic synthesis. In the laboratory it serves as a starting material for forming esters, amides, and other acid derivatives, and as a molecular construction unit for targets that require a rigid cyclohexane framework whose spatial shape is defined from the outset.
The characteristic that most determines its practical value is the purity of the trans isomer, which places both substituents in equatorial positions so that the molecule adopts its most stable conformation and takes on an elongated shape. This elongated geometry is precisely what makes compounds of this class important raw materials in liquid crystal synthesis, because linear and rigid molecules tend to form ordered mesomorphic phases. The carboxyl group provides a highly versatile and readily transformed reaction site, while the saturated cyclohexane ring gives high chemical stability toward oxidation compared with its aromatic analogues.
In Indonesian laboratories, this material is typically found in organic synthesis and materials chemistry work, whether at university research groups, institutional research centres, or industrial development laboratories. It is normally handled at bench scale, weighed out for derivatisation reactions or for use as an intermediate in a multi-step sequence. Because the stereochemistry is already fixed in the supplied material, users can proceed directly to the reaction step without carrying out their own isomer separation.
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- Liquid crystal synthesis: the pure trans isomer gives a linear, rigid molecular shape that favours the ordered mesomorphic phases required in this field of materials research.
- Ester formation: the carboxyl group provides a versatile and readily converted reaction site, making this acid a straightforward starting point for preparing cyclohexane-based esters.
- Amide formation: the same carboxyl functionality allows conversion to amide derivatives while the saturated ring keeps the rest of the molecule chemically unchanged during the reaction.
- Building block in multi-step organic synthesis: the defined trans stereochemistry lets chemists introduce a rigid cyclohexane framework with predetermined spatial shape without a separate separation step.
- Preparation of other acid derivatives: the compound serves as a general precursor wherever a saturated alicyclic acid unit with high oxidative stability is preferred over an aromatic analogue.
| Brand | TCI |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 7077-05-6 |
| Molecular formula | — |
| Purity | — |
| Category | Chemistry > Building Blocks > Non-Heterocyclic Building Blocks |
| Pack sizes | available in the pack sizes listed on this product page |
| Physical form | — |
| Storage | store according to the conditions stated on the manufacturer's label and safety data sheet |
- Product Code: I0664
Store the material in a tightly closed original container, kept dry and away from moisture, direct sunlight, and sources of heat or ignition. A cool, well-ventilated chemical storage area is appropriate, with the container kept separate from strong bases and strong oxidising agents. Handle the solid in a fume hood or a well-ventilated working area, using safety goggles, chemical-resistant gloves, and a laboratory coat. Avoid generating dust during weighing and transfer, and clean spatulas between uses to preserve isomeric purity. Close the container immediately after use and refer to the manufacturer's safety data sheet before handling, disposal, or transport.
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