Description

cis-N,N'-Dimethyl-1,2-diaminocyclohexane is a chiral diamine derivative of cyclohexane, serving as a versatile and high-value building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its role as a privileged ligand and catalyst precursor in asymmetric transformations, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure compounds. This product is essential for research and development laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Asymmetric Catalysis: A key precursor for chiral catalysts and ligands used in hydrogenation, transfer hydrogenation, and other enantioselective reactions.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring high stereochemical purity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the development of chiral herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or curing agent for specialty polymers, epoxies, and polyurethanes, imparting specific mechanical or chemical properties.
• Chelating Agent: Functions as a ligand for metal complexes in various analytical and industrial processes.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a chiral base or auxiliary in multi-step synthetic routes for complex molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	cis-N,N'-Dimethyl-1,2-diaminocyclohexane
CAS No.	75599-23-4
Molecular Formula	C8H18N2
Molecular Weight	142.24 g/mol
Synonyms	(1R,2R)-N1,N2-Dimethylcyclohexane-1,2-diamine; (1R,2R)-(-)-1,2-Diamino-N,N'-dimethylcyclohexane; (R,R)-(-)-N,N'-Dimethyl-1,2-diaminocyclohexane; (R,R)-DACH-DMA; DACH-DMA; cis-DMCHD; N,N'-Dimethyl-(1R,2R)-1,2-diaminocyclohexane; (R,R)-TMCDA
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Quality Control

Our cis-N,N'-Dimethyl-1,2-diaminocyclohexane is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high chemical and enantiomeric purity, meeting the stringent requirements for chiral intermediates. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after initial opening to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (ee)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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