trans-4-Aminocyclohexanol, 98+%

trans-4-Aminocyclohexanol is used as raw material in organic synthesis and is an important intermediate in the synthesis of drugs such as Ambroxol hydrochloride. It can react with butyric acid-(2-chloro-ethyl ester) to get butyric acid 4-amino-cyclohexyl ester. This reaction needs catalytic agent Aspergillus niger lipase and solvent 2-methyl-butan-2-ol.

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Applications
trans-4-Aminocyclohexanol is used as raw material in organic synthesis and is an important intermediate in the synthesis of drugs such as Ambroxol hydrochloride. It can react with butyric acid-(2-chloro-ethyl ester) to get butyric acid 4-amino-cyclohexyl ester. This reaction needs catalytic agent Aspergillus niger lipase and solvent 2-methyl-butan-2-ol.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Air Sensitive. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.