2-Oxocyclohexane-1,1,3,3-tetrapropionic acid

Elevate your advanced synthetic and polymer chemistry projects with 2-oxocyclohexane-1,1,3,3-tetrapropionic acid (CAS No.: 5107-67-5, CAT No.: SRCO-007). This tetra-carboxylic acid derivative of cyclohexanone features geminal propionic acid chains at positions 1,1,3,3, enabling multi-functionalization for dendrimer synthesis, cross-linked polymers, and complex ligand architectures.

With a molecular formula of C₁₈H₂₆O₉ and a molecular weight of 386.40 g/mol, it appears as a white to off-white solid. Soluble in polar solvents like DMSO and DMF, its four carboxylic acid groups support exhaustive esterification, amidation, and salt formation for materials science and medicinal chemistry applications.

Product Highlights

Technical Features & Benefits

• • Tetrafunctional Core: Four carboxylic acids enable exhaustive derivatization for dendrimer branching and cross-linking applications.

• • Gem-Dimethyl Architecture: 1,1,3,3-substitution pattern provides steric bulk and conformational rigidity for supramolecular design.

• • Ketone Reactivity: Carbonyl handle supports aldol, reductive amination, and enone formation alongside carboxylic transformations.

• • High Purity Solid: ?95% purity with defined analytical profile suitable for reproducible materials synthesis.

• • Versatile Polarity: Balances hydrophobic cyclohexanone core with hydrophilic acid chains for amphiphilic polymer applications.

Application Areas

• • Core scaffold for dendrimer synthesis and hyperbranched polymers.

• • Cross-linker for polyamide and polyester network formation.

• • Ligand precursor for multi-dentate metal coordination complexes.

• • Building block for functional materials including hydrogels and drug delivery carriers.

• • Research reagent in organic synthesis methodology development.

Safety & Handling

• • Potential irritant; wear gloves, goggles, and lab coat during handling.

• • Handle powders in well-ventilated area; avoid dust inhalation.

• • Hygroscopic solid; store in tightly closed containers under dry conditions.

• • Dispose of as chemical waste per local environmental regulations.

Why Choose SRIRAMCHEM Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.?

• • Expertise in multi-functional carboxylic acids and dendrimer building blocks.

• • Custom tetra-ester/tetra-amide synthesis from milligram research to kilogram scale.

• • Comprehensive analytical support: COA, NMR, HPLC, LC-MS for materials characterization.

• Technical collaboration for polymer design, dendrimer functionalization, and process scale-up.

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