Description

Decahydroquinoline is a saturated bicyclic amine, a fully hydrogenated derivative of quinoline. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate and building block in organic synthesis, valued for its strong basicity and unique structural framework. It is primarily utilized in the research and development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials, where its rigid, nitrogen-containing scaffold is essential for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a saturated heterocyclic amine core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a strong organic base and a nitrogen source in complex organic transformations and catalysis research.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Precursor: Employed in the formulation of specialty chemicals designed to protect metals in industrial processes.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or additive in the development of specialty polymers and advanced functional materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable standard and starting material in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Decahydroquinoline
CAS No.	2051-28-7
Molecular Formula	C9H17N
Molecular Weight	139.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Perhydroquinoline; 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10-Decahydroquinoline; Decahydroquinoline (cis- and trans- mixture); bicyclo[4.3.0]nonane, 2-aza-; 2-Azabicyclo[4.3.0]nonane; Quinoline, decahydro-; NSC 60545
EINECS	218-141-8

Quality Control

Our Decahydroquinoline is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, 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, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term preservation. Recommended storage temperature: 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.950 - 0.980
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.510 - 1.520

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