Description

Cyclopropanamine CAS NO 18600-39-0 is a versatile, small-ring amine building block prized for its unique structural rigidity and reactivity. This compound is essential for synthesizing complex molecules where the cyclopropane ring imparts specific conformational and biological properties. It is a critical intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a rigid, three-membered carbon ring to modulate biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the cyclopropane moiety can enhance efficacy and environmental profile.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for chiral amines and ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce amine functionality into polymer chains, modifying properties like adhesion, cross-linking density, and surface energy.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent for ring-opening reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and the construction of complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles in research and development.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the manufacture of dyes, flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclopropanamine
CAS No.	18600-39-0
Molecular Formula	C₃H₇N
Molecular Weight	57.09 g/mol
Synonyms	Aminocyclopropane; Cyclopropylamine; Cyclopropane, amino-; 1-Cyclopropanamine; UN 2353; c-C₃H₅NH₂
EINECS	242-438-3

Quality Control

Our Cyclopropanamine is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure it meets exacting purity and consistency standards required for advanced synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed and at temperatures recommended on the Safety Data Sheet (typically 2-8°C or as specified).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5% Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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