Description

1,8-Diaminooctane Dihydrochloride is a high-purity, linear aliphatic diamine salt with the CAS number 7613-16-3. This compound serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis and polymer chemistry. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries who require a reliable source of a bifunctional amine for creating complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in creating polyamine-based compounds and drug candidates.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used as a monomer or chain extender in the production of polyamides, polyurethanes, and epoxy curing agents, imparting specific mechanical and thermal properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that utilize diamine structures.
• Bioconjugation & Cross-linking Agent: Employed in biochemical research for modifying proteins, nucleic acids, and other biomolecules due to its reactive amine groups.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: A component in specialty chemical formulations designed to protect metal surfaces in industrial processes.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent for constructing complex organic molecules, including macrocycles and dendrimers, in research and development.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,8-Diaminooctane Dihydrochloride
CAS No.	7613-16-3
Molecular Formula	C8H20N2 · 2HCl
Molecular Weight	225.17 g/mol
Synonyms	1,8-Octanediamine Dihydrochloride; Octamethylenediamine Dihydrochloride; 1,8-Diaminooctane Dihydrochloride; 1,8-Octamethylenediammonium Chloride; Octane-1,8-diamine Dihydrochloride; 1,8-Diaminooctane Hydrochloride; Octamethylenediammonium Dichloride; 1,8-Bis(ammonio)octane Dichloride
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Quality Control

Our 1,8-Diaminooctane Dihydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and titration methods, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	285 - 295 °C (dec.)
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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