Description

2,6-Dimethylcyclohexylamine is a versatile, chiral cycloaliphatic amine with significant industrial utility. This compound matters as a key chiral building block and intermediate in the synthesis of high-value specialty chemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Industries that need it include pharmaceutical manufacturers, agrochemical producers, and fine chemical synthesis specialists for applications requiring stereochemical control.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial chiral synthon in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced pesticides and herbicides where its stereochemistry can influence biological activity.
• Catalyst and Ligand Precursor: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Incorporated into specialty formulations for metal surface treatment and protection in industrial processes.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a curing agent or cross-linking modifier in epoxy resin systems and polyurethane coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized as a nucleophile or base in various organic transformations to introduce the dimethylcyclohexylamine moiety.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dimethylcyclohexylamine
CAS No.	6850-63-1
Molecular Formula	C8H17N
Molecular Weight	127.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dimethylcyclohexanamine; (1R,2S,6S)-rel-2,6-Dimethylcyclohexanamine; 2,6-Dimethyl-1-cyclohexanamine; Cyclohexanamine, 2,6-dimethyl-; NSC 403697; 2,6-Dimethylcyclohexyl amine; DL-2,6-Dimethylcyclohexylamine
EINECS	229-941-6

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dimethylcyclohexylamine is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity assessment, to meet the stringent requirements of pharmaceutical and fine chemical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) after opening to prevent degradation and moisture absorption. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral GC/HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee (or as specified)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Density (20°C)	~0.87 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20/D)	~1.456

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