Description

Cyclooctylamine CAS NO 5452-37-9 is a versatile alicyclic amine characterized by an eight-membered carbon ring structure. This compound serves as a crucial intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its unique steric and electronic properties. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel compounds with specific performance characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a rigid, lipophilic cycloalkyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the cyclooctyl group can enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Catalyst and Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands in transition metal catalysis for asymmetric synthesis and polymerization processes.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a monomer or curing agent in the production of specialty polyamides, epoxy resins, and other high-performance polymers.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: A component in formulations designed to protect metal surfaces in industrial and oilfield applications.
• Organic Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research in medicinal chemistry and materials science.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclooctylamine
CAS No.	5452-37-9
Molecular Formula	C8H17N
Molecular Weight	127.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Aminocyclooctane; Cyclooctanamine; 1-Cyclooctylamine; Cyclooctylazane; Octahydroazocine; (Cyclooctyl)amine; NSC 60545; UNII-2J4Q8QK3U8
EINECS	226-697-8

Quality Control

Our Cyclooctylamine is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthesis and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.870 - 0.890
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.468 - 1.472

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