Description

3-Methylhexylamine is a versatile aliphatic amine with a branched carbon chain, offering unique reactivity and solubility properties. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the creation of complex molecules. It is particularly relevant for industries such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers, where its amine functionality is utilized for derivatization and fine chemical production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly where a lipophilic amine moiety is required.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Employed as a curing agent, cross-linking agent, or monomer in the production of specialty polymers, epoxy resins, and polyurethanes.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Incorporated into formulations for metalworking fluids and industrial coatings to provide protective properties.
• Surfactant & Emulsifier Production: Serves as a raw material for synthesizing cationic surfactants used in various industrial and cleaning applications.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized as a reagent in organic chemistry research for alkylation and amination reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methylhexylamine
CAS No.	65530-93-0
Molecular Formula	C7H17N
Molecular Weight	115.22 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-1-hexylamine; 1-Amino-3-methylhexane; 3-Methylhexan-1-amine; 3-Methylhexylamine; Heptylamine, 3-methyl-; (3-Methylhexyl)amine
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Quality Control

Our 3-Methylhexylamine is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.760 - 0.780
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.415 - 1.425

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