Description

3-Aminohexane is a valuable primary aliphatic amine with the CAS number 16751-58-9, serving as a versatile building block in organic synthesis. Its linear C6 chain and reactive amino group make it a critical intermediate for producing high-value specialty chemicals. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring a lipophilic amine moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for manufacturing herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a curing agent for epoxy resins and a monomer for producing polyamides and other specialty polymers.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Incorporated into formulations for metalworking fluids and industrial coatings to provide protective properties.
• Surfactant & Lubricant Additive: Utilized in the production of cationic surfactants and as an additive to improve the performance of synthetic lubricants.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs as a reagent for novel organic transformations and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Aminohexane
CAS No.	16751-58-9
Molecular Formula	C6H15N
Molecular Weight	101.19 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Amino-n-hexane; Hexan-3-amine; 3-Hexylamine; 1-Ethylbutylamine; 3-Hexanamine; NSC 74124; 3-Aminohexylamine
EINECS	240-818-5

Quality Control

Our 3-Aminohexane is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is tested against rigorous internal specifications, which typically include identity confirmation, assay, and impurity profile analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen to preserve quality and stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.76 - 0.78
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.415 - 1.420

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