Description

1,3-Bis(Isocyanatomethyl)Cyclohexane is a high-purity aliphatic diisocyanate monomer, a key building block for advanced polymer synthesis. This compound is valued for its ability to impart excellent light stability, chemical resistance, and mechanical properties to final materials. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the polyurethane, coatings, adhesives, and specialty elastomers industries for producing high-performance, weatherable products.

Application

• Primary monomer for the synthesis of light-stable, aliphatic polyurethane prepolymers and resins.
• Crosslinking agent in high-performance industrial and automotive coatings, providing exceptional gloss retention and yellowing resistance.
• Key raw material in the production of specialty adhesives and sealants requiring durability under UV exposure.
• Intermediate for manufacturing elastomers with enhanced resistance to chemicals, abrasion, and environmental aging.
• Used in the formulation of advanced composites and casting systems for optical and electronic applications.
• Research and development of novel polymeric materials with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Bis(Isocyanatomethyl)Cyclohexane
CAS No.	38661-72-2
Molecular Formula	C10H14N2O2
Molecular Weight	194.23 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Bis(isocyanatomethyl)cyclohexane; meta-Bis(isocyanatomethyl)cyclohexane; m-Xylylene Diisocyanate, Hydrogenated; H6XDI; 1,3-Diisocyanatomethylcyclohexane; Hydrogenated m-Xylylene Diisocyanate; Cyclohexane-1,3-diylbis(methylene) diisocyanate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,3-Bis(Isocyanatomethyl)Cyclohexane is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, isocyanate content, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under a dry inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to prevent reaction with atmospheric moisture. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (NCO Content)	≥ 99.0 %
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.5 %
Hydrolyzable Chloride	≤ 10 ppm
Color (APHA)	≤ 50
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.10 - 1.12
Viscosity (25°C)	Contact for details

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