Description

2,6-Dicyclohexylaniline is a substituted aniline derivative characterized by its two bulky cyclohexyl groups in the ortho positions relative to the amino group. This sterically hindered structure makes it a valuable intermediate in the synthesis of specialized polymers, advanced materials, and fine chemicals where specific spatial and electronic properties are required. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel compounds and performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where steric hindrance is needed to modulate biological activity or metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with tailored properties.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or chain modifier in the production of high-performance polymers, such as polyamides or polyimides, imparting rigidity and thermal stability.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create bulky, electron-donating ligands for transition metal catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Dye & Pigment Precursor: Functions as a starting material for synthesizing specialized azo dyes and organic pigments with enhanced lightfastness and color properties.
• Research & Development: A versatile building block in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dicyclohexylaniline
CAS No.	112121-78-5
Molecular Formula	C18H27N
Molecular Weight	257.41 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Bis(cyclohexyl)aniline; 2,6-Dicyclohexylbenzenamine; Aniline, 2,6-dicyclohexyl-; Benzenamine, 2,6-dicyclohexyl-; 2,6-DCHA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dicyclohexylaniline is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5%

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