Description

Cyclooctylmethylamine is a versatile alicyclic amine building block characterized by its eight-membered ring structure. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, offering a unique steric and electronic profile. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting neurological and metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, where its ring structure can influence bioavailability and activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create chiral ligands and catalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or curing agent in the production of specialty polymers, epoxies, and polyamides, imparting specific thermal and mechanical properties.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: A component in high-performance additives for fuels and lubricants, where its amine functionality provides protective properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent for introducing the cyclooctylmethyl group into target molecules via alkylation or reductive amination reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclooctylmethylamine
CAS No.	40221-52-1
Molecular Formula	C9H19N
Molecular Weight	141.25 g/mol
Synonyms	(Cyclooctylmethyl)amine; 1-Cyclooctylmethanamine; Aminomethylcyclooctane; N-Cyclooctylmethylamine; Cyclooctanemethylamine; 1-(Aminomethyl)cyclooctane; Cyclooctylmethanamine; 40221-52-1
EINECS	254-846-7

Quality Control

Our Cyclooctylmethylamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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