Description

4-sec-Butylcyclohexylamine is a versatile alicyclic amine compound, valued for its role as a key chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its structural features make it particularly significant for introducing the sec-butylcyclohexyl moiety into target molecules, enabling the fine-tuning of physical and chemical properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical chiral precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting the central nervous system or with specific steric requirements.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the cyclohexylamine structure contributes to biological activity and environmental stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of novel chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis, enhancing the enantioselectivity of hydrogenation and other key synthetic transformations.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or curing agent in the production of specialty polyamides, epoxies, and other polymers to impart specific toughness, thermal stability, or chemical resistance.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Incorporated into industrial lubricants and fuel additives as a neutralizing amine to protect metal surfaces from acidic corrosion.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in various organic reactions, including reductive amination, N-alkylation, and as a nucleophile in displacement reactions to create complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-sec-Butylcyclohexylamine
CAS No.	25834-93-9
Molecular Formula	C10H21N
Molecular Weight	155.28 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(1-Methylpropyl)cyclohexanamine; 4-(sec-Butyl)cyclohexylamine; Cyclohexanamine, 4-(1-methylpropyl)-; 4-(1-Methylpropyl)cyclohexan-1-amine; 4-sec-Butyl-cyclohexylamin; 4-(sec-Butyl)cyclohexanamine; 4-(1-Methylpropyl)cyclohexylamine; 4-sec-Butylcyclohexanamine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-sec-Butylcyclohexylamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles is available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation (if chiral)	Contact for details
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%

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