Description

Di-n-Hexylamine is a high-purity secondary aliphatic amine with the CAS number 143-16-8, valued for its strong basicity and excellent solubility in organic media. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate and catalyst in advanced chemical synthesis, offering reliable performance in demanding industrial processes. It is essential for manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking a consistent, high-quality building block for their formulations.

Application

• Chemical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of corrosion inhibitors, surfactants, and quaternary ammonium compounds.
• Catalyst & Reagent: Used as a base catalyst in organic synthesis, including alkylation and condensation reactions.
• Agrochemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Acts as an intermediate in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Rubber & Polymer Additives: Functions as a vulcanization accelerator and stabilizer in polymer processing.
• Metal Extraction & Surface Treatment: Utilized in solvent extraction processes for metals and as a component in surface finishing formulations.
• Fuel & Lubricant Additives: A precursor for additives that improve detergent and anti-wear properties.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and material science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Di-n-Hexylamine
CAS No.	143-16-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₇N
Molecular Weight	185.35 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Hexyl-1-hexanamine; DHA; Dihexylamine; N,N-Dihexylamine; Bis(hexyl)amine; Hexylamine, N-hexyl-; 1-Hexanamine, N-hexyl-; D-n-Hexylamine
EINECS	205-593-7

Quality Control

Our Di-n-Hexylamine is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including Gas Chromatography (GC) and meets rigorous internal specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (20°C)	0.78 - 0.80 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.423 - 1.427
Boiling Point	240 - 245 °C

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