1-Phenylcyclohexanol is a tertiary alcohol in which a phenyl group and a hydroxyl group are attached to the same carbon of a cyclohexane ring. TCI lists it among its non-heterocyclic building blocks, which are starting materials used to assemble more complex organic molecules. In organic chemistry laboratories, 1-phenylcyclohexanol is used as a synthetic intermediate. It is also a classic example of a Grignard reaction product, formed when cyclohexanone reacts with a phenylmagnesium halide reagent. This makes it a familiar compound in both research and teaching.
Chemists choose this compound for the typical reactivity of a benzylic tertiary alcohol. The aromatic ring stabilizes the carbocation that forms from it, so the molecule readily dehydrates to 1-phenylcyclohexene or undergoes substitution through an SN1 mechanism. These properties make it a useful model for studying elimination mechanisms, rearrangements and carbocation stability. The phenylcyclohexyl framework also appears in a range of target molecules in medicinal chemistry and materials science, which gives the compound real value as a starting point for synthesis.
In Indonesia, 1-phenylcyclohexanol suits university organic chemistry laboratories, where it can support both research and the preparation of reference materials for practical classes. Lecturers can use it to show students the expected product of a Grignard synthesis and to compare it with material prepared in the lab. Research groups working on synthetic methodology, reaction mechanisms or new phenylcyclohexyl derivatives can use it as a reliable starting material. Because it comes from TCI, laboratories can expect consistent quality from batch to batch for routine and advanced work.
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- Grignard reaction teaching: this compound is the classic product of cyclohexanone and a phenylmagnesium halide, so it works well as a reference standard when checking what students have synthesized.
- Dehydration and elimination studies: its benzylic tertiary carbocation forms easily and dehydrates to 1-phenylcyclohexene, which clearly shows how elimination works under acidic conditions.
- SN1 substitution mechanism experiments: the aromatic ring stabilizes the carbocation intermediate, which makes this alcohol a good model substrate for studying unimolecular nucleophilic substitution and its kinetics.
- Carbocation stability and rearrangement research: the structure lets researchers look at how benzylic stabilization affects whether a rearrangement takes place and which products form in organic reaction mechanism studies.
- Building block for medicinal and materials chemistry: the phenylcyclohexyl framework appears in many target molecules, so this compound is a practical starting point for synthesizing more complex derivatives.
| Brand | TCI (product code P1988) |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 1589-60-2 |
| Molecular formula | — |
| Purity | — |
| Category | Chemistry > Building Blocks > Non-Heterocyclic Building Blocks |
| Pack sizes | available in TCI's standard pack sizes; ask AMI Scientific to confirm the options currently offered |
| Physical form | organic compound supplied as described on the TCI product label and certificate of analysis |
| Storage | keep the container tightly closed in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place, away from incompatible materials |
Store 1-phenylcyclohexanol in its original, tightly sealed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight, heat sources and strong oxidizing agents. If the material is transferred, use clean, chemically compatible glass or suitable plastic containers with secure caps, and label them clearly. Handle the compound in a fume hood or well-ventilated workspace. Wear standard personal protective equipment, including a lab coat, safety glasses and chemical-resistant gloves. Avoid contact with skin and eyes, do not breathe dust or vapors, and wash your hands thoroughly after handling. Always read the TCI Safety Data Sheet before use, and dispose of waste according to your institution's procedures and local regulations.
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