Description

(1-Methylcyclohexyl)Methanamine is a versatile cycloaliphatic amine with a unique sterically hindered structure. This compound serves as a valuable building block in organic synthesis, particularly for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring a bulky amine moiety.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring sterically hindered amines to modulate bioavailability or metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its structure contributes to efficacy and environmental profile.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Employed in the development of chiral ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis and polymerization processes.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Acts as a component in specialty formulations designed to protect metals in industrial systems.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polyamides, epoxies, and polyurethanes, imparting rigidity and chemical resistance.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	(1-Methylcyclohexyl)Methanamine
CAS No.	3913-98-2
Molecular Formula	C8H17N
Molecular Weight	127.23 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Aminomethyl)-1-methylcyclohexane; (1-Methylcyclohexyl)methylamine; α-Methylcyclohexanemethylamine; NSC 403697; 1-Methyl-1-(aminomethyl)cyclohexane; Cyclohexanemethanamine, 1-methyl-; 1-Methylcyclohexanemethylamine
EINECS	223-476-6

Quality Control

Our (1-Methylcyclohexyl)Methanamine is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by GC or HPLC, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling to ensure it meets the required specifications for your application. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term storage to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.870 - 0.890
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.460 - 1.470

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