cyclohexaneacetic acid

Description

Cyclohexaneacetic acid, also known as 2-(cyclohexyl)acetic acid, is a cyclic organic compound with the formula C8H14O2. It is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor. Cyclohexaneacetic acid is a versatile building block in organic synthesis and can be used to produce a variety of other compounds, including pharmaceuticals and pesticides. It is also a common component of fragrances and flavorings. Cyclohexaneacetic acid can be synthesized through various methods, including the reaction of cyclohexanone with ethyl acetate followed by hydrolysis, and the reaction of cyclohexyl bromide with sodium cyanide followed by hydrolysis. Cyclohexaneacetic acid has been shown to exhibit biological activity, including anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. However, it is not typically used as a therapeutic agent due to its toxicity. Cyclohexaneacetic acid is an important compound in the study of organic chemistry, as it serves as a model system for understanding the reactivity and properties of cyclic compounds. Its synthesis and reactivity have been extensively studied, and it has been used to develop new synthetic methods and to investigate the mechanisms of various chemical reactions.'

cyclohexylacetic acid : A monocarboxylic acid consisting of cyclohexane carrying a carboxymethyl substituent. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]