3-Hydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic Acid (cis- and trans- mixture) is a specialty chemical intermediate primarily used in pharmaceutical synthesis and organic chemistry research. It serves as a building block for developing bioactive compounds due to its hydroxyl and carboxylic acid functional groups on a cyclohexane ring, enabling facile derivatization. The cis- and trans- isomers are particularly useful for investigating stereoselectivity, reaction mechanisms, and chiral synthesis in academic and industrial settings. High-purity grades support advanced R&D applications.