Description

Neomenthylamine is a versatile chiral amine building block with significant commercial and research utility. Its defined stereochemistry makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing high-value compounds in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D teams developing active ingredients, chiral catalysts, and specialty chemicals where precise molecular architecture is critical.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral synthon for the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in antiviral and central nervous system (CNS) drug discovery.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of chiral pesticides and herbicides, where the specific isomer can influence biological activity and environmental profile.
• Catalyst & Ligand Preparation: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis to create enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Intermediate in the synthesis of complex aroma chemicals and menthol derivatives.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research in organic chemistry, particularly for constructing nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Specialty Polymer Modifier: Can be incorporated to impart specific properties or chirality into advanced polymer materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Neomenthylamine
CAS No.	7231-40-5
Molecular Formula	C10H21N
Molecular Weight	155.28 g/mol
Synonyms	(1R,2S,5R)-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanamine; (1R,2S,5R)-Menthylamine; (1R,2S,5R)-2-(1-Methylethyl)-5-methylcyclohexanamine; d-Neomenthylamine; trans-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexylamine; Neomenthanamine; 1,2,5-Menthylamine (neoisomer)
EINECS	230-613-9

Quality Control

Our Neomenthylamine is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles. Our quality protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of cGMP and ISO standards for advanced chemical intermediates.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral GC/HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation [α]	Contact for details
Refractive Index (n20D)	Contact for details
Density (g/mL, 20°C)	Contact for details

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