Description

6-Amino-2-Hydroxymethylhexan-1-Ol is a versatile bifunctional amino alcohol intermediate characterized by both primary amino and primary hydroxyl groups on a hexane backbone. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block for the synthesis of complex molecules, offering opportunities for selective functionalization and derivatization. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients, ligands, and polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of chiral compounds and prodrugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific amino-alcohol functionalities.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the manufacture of specialty polyamides, polyurethanes, and epoxy resins, enhancing material properties.
• Chelating Agent Precursor: A starting material for synthesizing novel chelating ligands used in catalysis, metal extraction, and water treatment processes.
• Surface Active Agent Intermediate: Employed in the production of specialized surfactants and emulsifiers for industrial and cosmetic formulations.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: Useful in biotechnological applications for coupling biomolecules due to its reactive amino and hydroxyl groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Amino-2-Hydroxymethylhexan-1-Ol
CAS No.	125162-81-4
Molecular Formula	C7H17NO2
Molecular Weight	147.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Aminomethyl)-1,6-hexanediol; 1,6-Hexanediol, 2-(aminomethyl)-; 2-(Aminomethyl)hexane-1,6-diol; 6-Amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1-hexanol; 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-6-aminohexan-1-ol; Amino Diol C7; Amino Methyl Hexanediol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Amino-2-Hydroxymethylhexan-1-Ol is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, assay, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting the exact specifications are provided with every shipment and are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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