1,4-Cyclohexanediol, cis + trans, is used as a chemical, organic, pharmaceutical intermediate. It is also used as an important intermediate for manufacturing of anti-Cancer and anti-Infective Drugs - dihydroartemisinin and dihydroartemisitene dimers. It is also used in co polyester resins.
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Applications
1,4-Cyclohexanediol, cis + trans, is used as a chemical, organic, pharmaceutical intermediate. It is also used as an important intermediate for manufacturing of anti-Cancer and anti-Infective Drugs - dihydroartemisinin and dihydroartemisitene dimers. It is also used in co polyester resins.
Solubility
It is highly soluble in water.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Stable under recommended storage conditions. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, strong acids.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- RC Olberg.; H Pines.; VN Ipatieff. The Dehydration of 1, 4-Cyclohexanediol. Synthesis of 1, 4-Epoxycyclohexane1. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 194466 (7), 1096-1099.
- H Pines.; TP Kobylinski. Hydrogenolysis of alcohols: IV. Dehydration of cis-and trans-1, 4-cyclohexanediol over nickel-kieselguhr catalyst: Contribution to the mechanism of ether formation. Journal of Catalysis. 197017 (3), 394-396.