Description

1,2-Benzenediol,4-(6-Aminohexyl)-(9Ci) is a specialized catechol derivative featuring a terminal aminohexyl chain, making it a valuable bifunctional building block. This compound is significant for its dual reactivity, offering both phenolic and primary amine functional groups for conjugation, polymerization, or derivatization. It is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, polymer science, and specialty chemical industries for developing advanced intermediates, functional polymers, and biochemical probes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring catechol or phenolic moieties.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polymers, resins, and hydrogels with tailored mechanical and adhesive properties.
• Bioconjugation & Probe Synthesis: The amine group facilitates attachment to biomolecules (e.g., peptides, proteins) or fluorescent tags for diagnostic and research applications.
• Surface Modification: Employed to functionalize material surfaces (e.g., metals, polymers) to enhance biocompatibility, adhesion, or introduce specific chemical groups.
• Antioxidant Research: Investigated for its potential antioxidant activity due to the catechol structure, relevant in cosmetic and nutraceutical formulations.
• Chelating Agent: Acts as a ligand for metal ions, useful in catalysis, metal extraction, or as a component in analytical chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Benzenediol,4-(6-Aminohexyl)-(9Ci)
CAS No.	154585-07-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₉NO₂
Molecular Weight	209.29 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(6-Aminohexyl)-1,2-benzenediol; 4-(6-Aminohexyl)catechol; 6-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)hexylamine; 1,2-Dihydroxy-4-(6-aminohexyl)benzene; N-(6-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)hexyl)amine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 1,2-Benzenediol,4-(6-Aminohexyl)-(9Ci) adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your R&D and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its sensitivity to oxidation and light, prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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