Description

1,2-Diaminocyclohexane is a versatile aliphatic diamine featuring a cyclohexane backbone, widely recognized as a crucial chiral building block and ligand precursor in advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its ability to form stable metal complexes and serve as a key intermediate for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and high-performance polymers. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and catalyst development sectors seeking to produce enantiomerically pure substances or specialized chelating agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the production of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including antiviral and anticancer drugs.
• Catalyst Ligand: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands used in asymmetric hydrogenation and other enantioselective catalytic processes.
• Epoxy & Polyamide Curing Agent: Functions as a hardener in epoxy resin systems and as a monomer for producing specialized polyamide resins with enhanced thermal and chemical resistance.
• Chelating Agent: Used in the formulation of metal ion sequestrants for water treatment, textile processing, and personal care products.
• Corrosion Inhibitor: An effective component in formulations designed to protect metal surfaces in industrial cooling systems and coatings.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and material science applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Diaminocyclohexane
CAS No.	694-83-7
Molecular Formula	C6H14N2
Molecular Weight	114.19 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-DACH; Cyclohexane-1,2-diamine; 1,2-Diaminocyclohexane; 1,2-Diaminocyclohexane mixture of isomers; (+/-)-1,2-Diaminocyclohexane; DL-1,2-Diaminocyclohexane; trans-1,2-Diaminocyclohexane; cis-1,2-Diaminocyclohexane
EINECS	211-778-6

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Diaminocyclohexane is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, enantiomeric purity (where applicable), and impurity profile analysis via techniques such as GC, HPLC, and titration. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term preservation and to minimize moisture uptake and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation (for chiral grades)	Contact for details
Isomer Ratio (cis/trans)	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.