(1S,2S)-2-Aminocyclohexan-1-ol

• CAT Number: R072873
• CAS Number: 74111-21-0
• PubChem Substance ID: 7057408
• Molecular Formula: C6H13NO
• Molecular Weight: 115.18
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: (1S,2S)-2-aminocyclohexan-1-ol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H13NO/c7-5-3-1-2-4-6(5)8/h5-6,8H,1-4,7H2/t5-,6-/m0/s1
• InChIKey: PQMCFTMVQORYJC-WDSKDSINSA-N
• SMILES: C1CCC(C(C1)N)O

(1S,2S)-2-Aminocyclohexan-1-ol(CAT: R072873) is a chiral cyclohexane derivative featuring cis-oriented amino and hydroxyl groups. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate in asymmetric synthesis, especially in the development of chiral auxiliaries, ligands, and pharmaceutical agents. Its defined stereochemistry enables enantioselective construction of biologically active molecules, including β-amino alcohol frameworks found in antiviral and CNS-active drugs. The compound’s conformational rigidity and dual functional groups support a broad range of synthetic transformations, making it useful in medicinal chemistry, peptide mimetic design, and fine chemical production. It is often employed in stereocontrolled synthesis and structure–activity relationship (SAR) studies.