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Carboxylic acids and anhydrides

4-Hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic acid

Also known as 4-Hchc, trans-4-hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic acid, cis-4-Hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic Acid

CAS 17419-81-7Formula C7H12O3Molar mass 144.17 g/molEC 680-039-3
GHS signal word: Danger. Pictograms: Corrosive, Harmful or irritant 11 suppliers listed
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4-Hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic acid chemical structure, C7H12O3, CAS 17419-81-7
2D chemical structure

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All properties
CAS number
17419-81-7
Formula
C7H12O3
Molar mass
144.17 g/mol
EC number
680-039-3
HS code
291819
Category
Carboxylic acids and anhydrides

What is 4-Hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic acid?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

4-hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic acid is a 4-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid that is cyclohexane substituted by a carboxy group at position 1 and a hydroxy group at position 4. It has a role as a human urinary metabolite. It is functionally related to a cyclohexanecarboxylic acid.

Identifiers

Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy

IUPAC name
4-hydroxycyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid
CAS number
17419-81-7 CAS number cross-checkedOther or deprecated CAS: 3685-22-1, 3685-26-5
EC numbers
680-039-3, 680-048-2
Molecular formula
C7H12O3
MDL number
MFCD00077974, MFCD02093477, MFCD04038017
InChIKey
HCFRWBBJISAZNK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C7H12O3/c8-6-3-1-5(2-4-6)7(9)10/h5-6,8H,1-4H2,(H,9,10)
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
C1CC(CCC1C(=O)O)O

Synonyms

  • 4-Hchc
  • trans-4-hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic acid
  • cis-4-Hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic Acid
  • 4-hydroxycyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid
  • 4-Hydroxycyclohexylcarboxylic acid
  • Trans 4-hydroxycyclohexane carboxylic acid
  • Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 4-hydroxy-, cis-
  • Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 4-hydroxy-
  • Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 4-hydroxy-, trans-
  • 4-Hydroxycyclohexane carboxylic acid
  • (1R,4R)-4-Hydroxycyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid
  • 4-hydroxycyclohexane
  • (1s,4s)-4-Hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic acid
  • Hcfrwbbjisaznk-uhfffaoysa-
  • trans-1-Carboxy-4-hydroxycyclohexane
  • cis-4-Hydroxycyclohexane carboxylic acid
  • trans-4-Hydroxycyclohexylcarboxylic acid
  • (1r,4r)-4-hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic acid
  • (1s,4s)-4-hydroxycyclohexane-1-carboxylic acid
  • cis-4-hydroxycyclohexane-1-carboxylate
  • 4-Hydroxycylohexanecarboxylic Acid, (1r,2r)-4-Hydroxycyclohexan-1-carboxylic Acid
  • cis-4-hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylate
  • 4-Hydroxyhexahydrobenzoic acid
  • Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, 4-hy
  • 4-hydroxy-cyclohexanecarboxylic acid
Show all 35 synonyms
  • cis-4-HydroxycyclohexanecarboxylicAcid
  • Cis-4-hydroxy-cyclohexanecarboxylic acid
  • trans-4-Hydroxycyclohexane-1-carboxylate
  • (cis)-4-hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic acid
  • trans-4-hydroxy-cyclohexanecarboxylic acid
  • Trans-4-hydroxycyclohexane carboxylic acid
  • (trans)-4-hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic acid
  • Cyclohexanecarboxylicacid,4-hydroxy-,trans-
  • 4-Hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic acid, AldrichCPR
  • cis-4-Hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic acid, AldrichCPR

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade

No measured properties are recorded for this substance yet. Ask suppliers for a technical data sheet.

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
144.17 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
144.0786 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
0.62calc.
Topological polar surface area
57.53 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
2calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
2calc.
Rotatable bonds
1calc.
Heavy atoms
10calc.
Rings
1calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.86calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, C1CCCCC1

C1CCCCC1

1 ring, 6 atoms, the Cyclohexane ring system.

24,737 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

GHS signal word
Danger
GHS05: Corrosive
Corrosive
GHS07: Harmful or irritant
Harmful or irritant

Hazard statements

  • H315Causes skin irritation.
  • H318Causes serious eye damage.
  • H319Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary statements (11)
  • P264Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
  • P264 + P265Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes.
  • P280Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
  • P302 + P352If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
  • P305 + P351 + P338If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P305 + P354 + P338If in eyes: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P317Get medical help.
  • P321Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on the label).
  • P332 + P317If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help.
  • P337 + P317If eye irritation persists: Get medical help.
  • P362 + P364Take off contaminated clothing. And wash it before reuse.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

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Roles

  • animal metabolite
  • eukaryotic metabolite
  • human metabolite
  • human urinary metabolite
  • mammalian metabolite
  • metabolite

Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code 4-Hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic acid is traded under.

HS 2918.19Indicative HS code

Carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their…

World exports in 2024
$1.37B
+0.5% vs 2023, imports $1.18B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China23.7%
  2. Italy14.7%
  3. India * partner reported12.0%
Top importers
  1. Germany11.7%
  2. South Korea9.8%
  3. Italy9.6%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

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The HS code shown for 4-Hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic acid is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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What is 4-Hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic acid?

4-hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic acid is a 4-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid that is cyclohexane substituted by a carboxy group at position 1 and a hydroxy group at position 4. It has a role as a human urinary metabolite. It is functionally related to a cyclohexanecarboxylic acid.

What is the CAS number of 4-Hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic acid?

The CAS registry number of 4-Hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic acid is 17419-81-7. Other or deprecated CAS numbers: 3685-22-1, 3685-26-5.

What is the molecular formula and weight of 4-Hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic acid?

The molecular formula of 4-Hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic acid is C7H12O3 and its molar mass is 144.17 g/mol.

What is 4-Hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic acid used for?

Known uses and roles of 4-Hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic acid include building blocks in research and laboratory, screening compounds in research and laboratory, animal metabolite, eukaryotic metabolite, human metabolite and 3 more.

Is 4-Hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic acid hazardous?

4-Hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic acid carries the GHS signal word "Danger". Main hazards: causes skin irritation, causes serious eye damage, causes serious eye irritation. This summary is not an SDS, always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of 4-Hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic acid?

4-Hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic acid is usually classified under HS code 291819 (Carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, their…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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