Description

3-Methylcyclohexanamine Hydrochloride is a versatile organic salt of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters as a key chiral building block and intermediate, enabling the production of complex molecules with high stereochemical purity. It is primarily needed by pharmaceutical R&D teams, agrochemical manufacturers, and specialty chemical producers for applications in catalysis, ligand synthesis, and the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical intermediate in the synthesis of chiral amines and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Building block for agrochemicals, particularly in creating novel herbicides and fungicides.
• Chiral ligand precursor for asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Key starting material for fine chemical and specialty polymer synthesis.
• Research and development reagent in academic and industrial organic chemistry laboratories.
• Intermediate for the production of corrosion inhibitors and other performance chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methylcyclohexanamine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	89854-71-7
Molecular Formula	C7H16ClN
Molecular Weight	149.66 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Methylcyclohexyl)amine hydrochloride; 3-Methylcyclohexylamine hydrochloride; 1-Amino-3-methylcyclohexane hydrochloride; 3-Methylcyclohexan-1-amine hydrochloride; 3-MCHA HCl; 3-Methyl-1-cyclohexanamine hydrochloride; trans-3-Methylcyclohexylamine hydrochloride; cis-3-Methylcyclohexylamine hydrochloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Methylcyclohexanamine Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request, supporting compliance with cGMP and ISO 9001 standards where applicable.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Optical Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Contact for details

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