rel-(1R,2R)-1,2-Cyclohexanedimethanol

It is also used in the development of other pharmaceutical compounds, such as Asimadoline, which is a κ-opioid receptor agonist being investigated for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). (1R,2R)-1,2-Cyclohexanedimethanol is a key intermediate in the synthesis of the antipsychotic drug Lurasidone hydrochloride.

CAS No 25712-33-8
Molecular Formula C8H16O2
Molecular Weight 144.21 g/mol
Synonyms [(1R,2R)-2-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl]methanol