Description

Dicyclohexylmethanamine is a versatile secondary amine characterized by its two cyclohexyl groups attached to a central methanamine moiety. This structure provides unique steric and electronic properties, making it a valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and specialty chemical manufacturing. It is particularly sought after by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries for applications requiring specific amine functionality and controlled reactivity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring bulky amine groups to modulate bioavailability and receptor binding.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, where its lipophilic nature can enhance product efficacy.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a curing agent, catalyst, or chain extender in epoxy, polyurethane, and other specialty polymer systems to improve mechanical and thermal properties.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Incorporated into coatings and fuel additives where its amine functionality provides excellent metal surface passivation.
• Catalyst & Ligand Precursor: Utilized in the preparation of chiral ligands and organometallic catalysts for asymmetric synthesis and fine chemical production.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various organic transformations, including reductive amination and as a base or nucleophile in C-N bond-forming reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dicyclohexylmethanamine
CAS No.	19293-63-1
Molecular Formula	C13H25N
Molecular Weight	195.35 g/mol
Synonyms	Bis(cyclohexyl)methanamine; Dicyclohexylmethylamine; N-(Dicyclohexylmethyl)amine; (Cyclohexylmethyl)cyclohexanamine; α-Cyclohexylcyclohexanemethanamine; DCHA (common abbreviation); Dicyclohexylamine derivative
EINECS	242-954-2

Quality Control

Our Dicyclohexylmethanamine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.90 - 0.92
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.485 - 1.495

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