Description

1-Azacyclooctadecane is a high-purity, long-chain azacyclic compound, also known as azacyclooctadecane. This specialty chemical is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors for developing novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex macrocyclic drugs, including certain antibiotics and receptor-targeting molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides and plant growth regulators that require specific macrocyclic structures.
• Specialty Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifier for creating polymers with unique thermal or mechanical properties, such as nylon variants and advanced polyamides.
• Catalyst & Ligand Preparation: Employed in the design and synthesis of nitrogen-containing ligands for transition metal catalysis.
• Surface Chemistry & Corrosion Inhibition: Investigated for use in formulating corrosion inhibitors and surfactants due to its long hydrophobic chain and nitrogen heteroatom.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Provides a rigid, large-ring structure for constructing complex natural product analogs and macrocyclic compounds in research chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Azacyclooctadecane
CAS No.	296-19-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₃₅N
Molecular Weight	253.47 g/mol
Synonyms	Azacyclooctadecane; Azacyclooctadecane, 1-; 1-Azacyclooctadecane; Octadecamethyleneimine; Perhydroazacyclooctadecine; Homarine (related class); Large-ring azacycloalkane; Macrocyclic secondary amine
EINECS	206-095-5

Quality Control

Our 1-Azacyclooctadecane is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, identity, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment.

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 nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

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