Description

N,N'-Dimethyl-1,2-cyclohexanediamine is a versatile, chiral diamine derivative of cyclohexane, serving as a crucial building block and ligand in advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to act as a highly effective catalyst and chiral auxiliary in asymmetric reactions, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure compounds. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require precise stereochemical control in their processes. The compound is identified by CAS NO 61798-24-1.

Application

• Asymmetric Catalysis: Key ligand for transition metal catalysts in enantioselective hydrogenation, epoxidation, and C-C bond-forming reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of chiral active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring high enantiomeric purity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating chiral herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Chemistry: Monomer or curing agent for producing specialty polyamides, polyurethanes, and epoxy resins with tailored properties.
• Chelating Agent: Forms stable complexes with metal ions for applications in metal extraction, purification, and catalysis.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a base or nucleophile in various organic transformations and as a precursor to other functionalized amines.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	N,N'-Dimethyl-1,2-Cyclohexanediamine
CAS No.	61798-24-1
Molecular Formula	C8H18N2
Molecular Weight	142.24 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N'-Dimethyl-1,2-diaminocyclohexane; (1R,2R)-N,N'-Dimethyl-1,2-cyclohexanediamine; (1S,2S)-N,N'-Dimethyl-1,2-cyclohexanediamine; N,N'-Dimethylcyclohexane-1,2-diamine; DACH Derivative; DMCHD; 1,2-Cyclohexanediamine, N,N'-dimethyl-; N,N'-Dimethyl-trans-1,2-diaminocyclohexane
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Quality Control

Our N,N'-Dimethyl-1,2-cyclohexanediamine is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to meet precise customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, enantiomeric excess (where applicable), 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent contact with atmospheric moisture and CO2.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation (for chiral grades)	Contact for details

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