1-cyclohexylethanol

1-Cyclohexylethanol (CAS 1193-81-3), also known as cyclohexyl methyl carbinol, is a secondary aliphatic alcohol used as a solvent, carrier, and chemical intermediate in pharmaceutical and fragrance manufacturing.

Where is 1-cyclohexylethanol used?

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing: synthetic intermediate
• Preparation of active ingredients and specialty compounds requiring a cyclohexyl-bearing alcohol backbone
• Fragrance: carrier and fixative component
• Fine and functional fragrance systems: moderate volatility anchors scent profiles
• Personal care: skin creams and hair products
• Custom synthesis: building block for chiral structures
• It serves as a solvent with low water miscibility to stabilize oil-phase ingredients.

Good to know: FEMA 4794 supports use in flavoring and fragrance applications where regulatory traceability is required.

Commercial specifications

• Technical and high-purity grades
• GC purity analysis
• Kilogram samples through bulk drum orders