Description

4-Ethyl-Cyclohexylamine is a versatile alicyclic amine featuring an ethyl-substituted cyclohexane ring. This compound is valued for its role as a key chiral building block and intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules. It is primarily utilized by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring a sterically defined amine functionality.

Application

• Pharmaceutical intermediate in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical intermediate for the production of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides.
• Chiral resolving agent or ligand in asymmetric synthesis and catalysis.
• Building block for advanced materials, such as corrosion inhibitors and epoxy curing agents.
• Intermediate in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and photographic chemicals.
• Precursor for the synthesis of specialty surfactants and lubricant additives.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Ethyl-Cyclohexylamine
CAS No.	23775-39-5
Molecular Formula	C8H17N
Molecular Weight	127.23 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Ethylcyclohexanamine; trans-4-Ethylcyclohexylamine; cis-4-Ethylcyclohexylamine; 4-Ethyl-1-cyclohexanamine; 4-Ethylcyclohexyl amine; (4-Ethylcyclohexyl)amine; Cyclohexanamine, 4-ethyl-; 4-Ethylcyclohexylamine (mixed isomers)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Ethyl-Cyclohexylamine is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the required specifications for identity, purity, and impurity profile. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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 and acids. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere if necessary to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Isomer Ratio (cis/trans)	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.860 - 0.890
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.460 - 1.470

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