Description

2-Methylcyclohexane-1,3-Diamine is a versatile aliphatic diamine featuring a cyclohexane backbone with a methyl substituent. This compound is valued for its bifunctional reactivity, serving as a critical building block in the synthesis of high-performance polymers and specialty chemicals. It is essential for manufacturers in the polymer, pharmaceutical intermediate, and epoxy curing agent industries seeking to enhance material properties and develop novel chemical entities.

Application

• Epoxy Curing Agent: A key component in formulating high-performance epoxy resin systems, contributing to improved thermal and mechanical properties in coatings, adhesives, and composites.
• Polyamide & Polyurethane Precursor: Serves as a monomer for the production of specialty nylons and polyurethanes, offering tailored flexibility, chemical resistance, and durability.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules, leveraging its chiral centers and amine functionality.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Incorporated into additives for fuels and industrial fluids to provide effective metal surface protection.
• Chelating Agent Synthesis: Acts as a backbone for creating ligands and chelating agents used in water treatment and metal ion sequestration processes.
• Asymmetric Catalyst Ligand: Utilized in the development of chiral ligands for homogeneous catalysis in fine chemical synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methylcyclohexane-1,3-Diamine
CAS No.	13897-56-8
Molecular Formula	C7H16N2
Molecular Weight	128.22 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Diamino-2-methylcyclohexane; 2-Methyl-1,3-cyclohexanediamine; 2-Methylcyclohexane-1,3-diyldiamine; 2-Methyl-m-phenylenediamine (cyclohexane analog); NSC 403625; 2-MCHDA; 1,3-Cyclohexanediamine, 2-methyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Methylcyclohexane-1,3-Diamine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure it meets precise purity and composition specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your technical requirements.

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); ensure containers are kept sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture and CO2.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation (if applicable)	Contact for details
Isomer Ratio (GC)	Contact for details

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