Description

Piperazine Hexahydrate is a versatile organic compound with the CAS number 142-63-2, widely recognized for its role as a crucial building block in pharmaceutical synthesis. Its value lies in its dual functionality as both a secondary amine and a cyclic diamine, enabling a wide range of chemical transformations. This makes it an essential raw material for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key starting material in the synthesis of various anthelmintic drugs (worming agents), antipsychotics, and antihistamines.
• Corrosion Inhibitor: Used in water treatment formulations and cooling systems to protect metal surfaces from degradation.
• Polymer Industry: Serves as a curing agent and cross-linking agent in the production of epoxy resins and polyurethane elastomers.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed as an intermediate in the manufacture of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile reagent and catalyst in organic synthesis, particularly in cyclization and alkylation reactions.
• Rubber Vulcanization Accelerator: Used in the production of certain synthetic rubbers to control the curing process.

Basic Information

Product Name	Piperazine Hexahydrate
CAS No.	142-63-2
Molecular Formula	C₄H₁₀N₂·6H₂O
Molecular Weight	194.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Piperazine, 6-Hydrate; Diethylenediamine Hexahydrate; Hexahydropyrazine; Piperazidine Hexahydrate; 1,4-Diazacyclohexane Hexahydrate; Luvistin Intermediate; Antiren
EINECS	205-535-7

Quality Control

Our Piperazine Hexahydrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. We provide material that meets or exceeds standard industry specifications, including potential compliance with USP, EP, and industrial grade requirements based on customer needs. Every batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles to ensure supply reliability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in original packaging or a suitable moisture-proof container to prevent absorption of water and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Piperazine Hexahydrate)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	54.0 - 56.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %
Related Substances (HPLC)	Contact for details

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