Description

2-Cyclohexyl-Ethylamine Hydrochloride is a versatile organic salt widely utilized as a key building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in providing a stable, crystalline form of the primary amine, facilitating precise handling and reaction control in demanding processes. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, serving as a critical intermediate for the development of active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting the central nervous system or requiring cyclohexyl-containing pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its amine functionality introduces specific biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a valuable precursor for introducing the 2-cyclohexylethyl moiety into more complex molecules via amide formation, reductive amination, or as a chiral auxiliary precursor.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Employed in the development of specialty additives for metalworking fluids and industrial coatings.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or chain modifier in the production of polyamides, epoxy curing agents, and other specialty polymers to alter physical properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A standard reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Cyclohexyl-Ethylamine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	4442-85-7
Molecular Formula	C8H17N·HCl
Molecular Weight	163.69 g/mol (Free base: 127.23 g/mol)
Synonyms	2-Cyclohexylethylamine hydrochloride; (2-Cyclohexylethyl)amine hydrochloride; Cyclohexaneethanamine hydrochloride; 2-Cyclohexyl-1-ethylamine hydrochloride; NSC 401108; β-Cyclohexylethylamine hydrochloride; 2-(Cyclohexyl)ethanamine hydrochloride; 2-Cyclohexylethanamine hydrochloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Cyclohexyl-Ethylamine Hydrochloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency for industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee reliable performance in your processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

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