Description

2-(Aminomethyl)Cyclohexanol is a versatile bifunctional organic compound featuring both an amino and a hydroxyl group on a cyclohexane backbone, making it a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced synthesis. Its unique structure enables its use in the production of high-value pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers where precise stereochemistry and functional group compatibility are critical. This compound is essential for research institutions and industrial manufacturers engaged in developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), catalysts, and corrosion inhibitors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the synthesis of various drug candidates, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and cardiovascular therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific stereoisomers for enhanced activity.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Serves as a precursor for manufacturing high-performance corrosion inhibitors used in industrial cooling systems and metal treatment fluids.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Acts as a cross-linking agent or chain extender in epoxy resins, polyurethanes, and other specialty polymers to improve mechanical and thermal properties.
• Catalyst & Ligand Preparation: Utilized in the preparation of chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal complex catalysts.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in organic and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Aminomethyl)Cyclohexanol
CAS No.	60659-10-1
Molecular Formula	C7H15NO
Molecular Weight	129.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Aminomethyl)cyclohexan-1-ol; (1-Hydroxycyclohexyl)methylamine; 2-(Aminomethyl)-1-cyclohexanol; 1-Cyclohexanol, 2-(aminomethyl)-; trans-2-(Aminomethyl)cyclohexanol; cis-2-(Aminomethyl)cyclohexanol; 2-Hydroxymethylcyclohexylamine; Aminomethylcyclohexanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(Aminomethyl)Cyclohexanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Specific Rotation (if chiral)	Contact for details
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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