Description

N,n-Dimethyl Cyclopentylamine is a versatile secondary amine featuring a cyclopentyl backbone, widely recognized by its CAS number 18636-91-4. This compound is valued for its strong basicity and utility as a key organic intermediate in advanced synthesis. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to develop novel compounds or optimize synthetic routes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a sterically hindered amine moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where its structure contributes to biological activity and stability.
• Catalyst and Ligand Precursor: Acts as a starting material for the preparation of specialized catalysts and ligands used in asymmetric synthesis and polymerization processes.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Incorporated into formulations for industrial cooling systems and metalworking fluids due to its film-forming and neutralizing properties.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a monomer or chain modifier in the production of polyamides, epoxy curing agents, and other specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized as a base or nucleophile in various organic transformations, including alkylation and acylation reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	N,n-Dimethyl Cyclopentylamine
CAS No.	18636-91-4
Molecular Formula	C7H15N
Molecular Weight	113.20 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N-Dimethylcyclopentanamine; N-Cyclopentyl-N,N-dimethylamine; Dimethylcyclopentylamine; Cyclopentyl(dimethyl)amine; N,N-Dimethylcyclopentylamine; N-Cyclopentyl-N-methylmethanamine; 1-Cyclopentyl-N,N-dimethylmethanamine
EINECS	242-450-5

Quality Control

Our N,n-Dimethyl Cyclopentylamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 and strong alkaline nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed and upright to minimize evaporation and exposure to atmospheric moisture and carbon dioxide. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.82 - 0.86
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.438 - 1.442

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