Description

1-(Cyclohexylmethyl)-1,2-Ethanediamine is a versatile, bifunctional amine featuring both primary and secondary amine groups attached to a cyclohexylmethyl backbone. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules, offering opportunities for fine-tuning reactivity and physical properties in advanced chemical processes. It is particularly sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for applications requiring specific steric and electronic characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a rigid, lipophilic diamine moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its structure can contribute to bioavailability and stability.
• Epoxy Curing Agent & Hardener: Functions as a cross-linking agent in epoxy resin systems, imparting improved chemical resistance and mechanical properties to coatings and composites.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing film-forming amine-based corrosion inhibitors used in industrial water treatment and metalworking fluids.
• Polyamide & Polyurea Production: Acts as a monomer or chain extender in the manufacture of specialty polyamides and polyurea elastomers.
• Ligand for Metal Complexation: Utilized in coordination chemistry to create chelating ligands for catalysis or metal ion sequestration.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research in organic synthesis and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Cyclohexylmethyl)-1,2-Ethanediamine
CAS No.	128833-92-1
Molecular Formula	C9H20N2
Molecular Weight	156.27 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(Cyclohexylmethyl)ethylenediamine; N-Cyclohexylmethyl-1,2-ethanediamine; 1,2-Ethanediamine, N-(cyclohexylmethyl)-; 2-[(Cyclohexylmethyl)amino]ethylamine; N1-(Cyclohexylmethyl)ethane-1,2-diamine; Cyclohexanemethanamine, N-(2-aminoethyl)-
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Quality Control

Our 1-(Cyclohexylmethyl)-1,2-Ethanediamine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profile determination by GC/HPLC, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results are provided and available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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