Description

Cyclohexylammonium Acetate is an organic salt formed from cyclohexylamine and acetic acid. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate and catalyst in specialized organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for processes requiring a mild, non-nucleophilic base or a source of the cyclohexylammonium cation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.
• Catalyst/Co-catalyst: Employed in polymerization reactions and other organic transformations as a mild base catalyst.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: A component in specialty formulations for protecting metal surfaces in industrial systems.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and novel compound synthesis in R&D laboratories.
• Buffer Agent: Can be used to prepare buffer solutions for specific pH ranges in analytical or process chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclohexylammonium Acetate
CAS No.	7346-79-4
Molecular Formula	C8H17NO2
Molecular Weight	159.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclohexanamine, acetate (1:1); Acetic acid, cyclohexylamine salt; Cyclohexylamine acetate; N-Cyclohexylammonium acetate; Cyclohexylammonium ethanoate; CHAA
EINECS	230-896-8

Quality Control

Our Cyclohexylammonium Acetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, moisture content, and identification.

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 must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking or decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0 %
Melting Point	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.