Description

R,R-Bis(Phenylmethyl)-1,2-Cyclohexanediamine is a high-purity, chiral diamine ligand of significant importance in asymmetric synthesis and catalysis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a key precursor or ligand for creating highly selective metal complexes used in pharmaceutical and fine chemical manufacturing. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require enantioselective catalysts for the production of chiral intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• As a chiral ligand in asymmetric hydrogenation, transfer hydrogenation, and other enantioselective catalytic reactions.
• Key precursor in the synthesis of advanced pharmaceutical intermediates, particularly for complex, single-enantiomer drugs.
• Building block for the development of novel organocatalysts and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with specific chiral recognition properties.
• Use in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new methodologies in stereoselective synthesis.
• Potential application in the synthesis of chiral auxiliaries and resolving agents for the separation of enantiomers.
• Component in the preparation of specialized polymers and materials where chirality imparts unique physical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	R,R-Bis(Phenylmethyl)-1,2-Cyclohexanediamine
CAS No.	593284-15-2
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₂₆N₂
Molecular Weight	294.44 g/mol
Synonyms	(1R,2R)-(-)-1,2-Bis(benzylamino)cyclohexane; (1R,2R)-1,2-Bis(benzylamino)cyclohexane; (R,R)-1,2-Dibenzylaminocyclohexane; (R,R)-DACH-Benzyl; (R,R)-N,N'-Dibenzylcyclohexane-1,2-diamine; (R,R)-1,2-Cyclohexanediamine, N,N'-bis(phenylmethyl)-; (R,R)-Cyclohexanediamine, N,N'-dibenzyl-
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Quality Control

Our R,R-Bis(Phenylmethyl)-1,2-Cyclohexanediamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity determination by HPLC, to meet the stringent requirements of advanced synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) providing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is supplied with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. For long-term storage, consider using an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%

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