Description

(1S,2R)-2-Methylcyclohexanamine Hydrochloride is a high-purity chiral amine salt, a crucial building block in asymmetric synthesis and pharmaceutical development. Its defined stereochemistry provides a critical advantage for creating enantiomerically pure compounds, ensuring predictable biological activity and regulatory compliance. This product is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality chiral intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) targeting central nervous system disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and anti-infective agents.
• Asymmetric Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Used in the preparation of chiral ligands for transition metal catalysis, enabling enantioselective hydrogenation, alkylation, and other critical transformations.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for developing enantiomerically pure herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Fine Chemical & Flavor/Fragrance Ingredient: Employed in the synthesis of complex chiral molecules for specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and for exploring new synthetic routes in process chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(1S,2R)-2-Methylcyclohexanamine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	79389-39-2
Molecular Formula	C7H16ClN
Molecular Weight	149.66 g/mol
Synonyms	(1S,2R)-2-Methylcyclohexylamine Hydrochloride; (1S,2R)-2-Methylcyclohexan-1-amine hydrochloride; trans-2-Methylcyclohexylamine Hydrochloride; (1S,2R)-2-Methyl-1-cyclohexanamine hydrochloride; (1S,2R)-2-Methylcyclohexanamine HCl; (1S,2R)-2-Methylcyclohexan-1-amine HCl; (1S,2R)-2-Methylcyclohexanamine monohydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our (1S,2R)-2-Methylcyclohexanamine Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chiral purity verification by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical and advanced synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity (typically ≥98%), enantiomeric excess (ee), and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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