Description

Homopiperazine is a versatile, nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compound widely used as a crucial building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring two secondary amine groups, makes it an essential intermediate for creating complex molecular architectures. This high-value chemical is primarily utilized by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing active ingredients, catalysts, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including antiviral drugs, antidepressants, and anticancer agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, where it acts as a core structural component.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Serves as a cross-linking agent and curing accelerator in epoxy resins, polyurethanes, and other specialty polymers to enhance thermal and mechanical properties.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Incorporated into formulations for metal treatment and cooling water systems due to its chelating and film-forming properties.
• Catalyst & Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of nitrogen-based ligands for transition metal catalysts used in fine chemical and petrochemical processes.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of complex dyes and organic pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Homopiperazine
CAS No.	505-66-8
Molecular Formula	C5H12N2
Molecular Weight	100.16 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Diazepane; Hexahydro-1,4-diazepine; Perhydro-1,4-diazepine; 1,4-Diazacycloheptane; Homopiperazine, 99%; UNII-4CEN7P3L26; NSC 9376; AURORA KA-10771
EINECS	208-026-5

Quality Control

Our Homopiperazine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with products typically meeting a purity specification of ≥99.0% (by GC/HPLC). Each batch is accompanied by a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Our quality control protocols are designed to support applications requiring stringent material standards, including pharmaceutical development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 99.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5 %
Melting Point	38 - 42 °C
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %

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