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AdvanSix Cyclohexylamine (MCHA)

AdvanSix Cyclohexylamine (MCHA) is a colorless, flammable liquid with an ammonia-like odor and is a vital intermediate in organic compound production. Soluble in water, ethanol, benzene, and ethyl acetate, it remains stable under recommended storage conditions. Widely used in various industries, it inhibits corrosion in boiler feed water and serves as a key component in the manufacturing of insecticides, plasticizers, soaps, rubber chemicals, dyes, and gas absorbents.

Chemical Name: Cyclohexylamine

CAS Number: 108-91-8

Chemical Family: Amines, Cycloaliphatic Amine, Primary Amines

Purity (Assay): 99.5 - 99.5 %

Synonyms: 1-Amino-cyclohexane, 1-Aminocyclohexane, 1-Cyclohexylamine, Aminocyclohexane, Aminohexahydrobenzene, Cyclohexyl Amine, Hexahydro-Aniline, Hexahydro-Benzenamine, Hexahydroaniline, Hexahydrobenzenamine

Technical Data Sheet

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
Base Chemicals Functions
Molecular formula
C₆H₁₃N

Applications & Uses

Markets

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Ammonia like
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight99.17g/mol
Flammability Limits0.7 - 8.2%
Flash Point31°CClosed Cup
Autoignition Temperature293.6°C
Melting Point-17.7°C
Boiling Point134.5°C
Density0.864g/cm³
Threshold (odor)2.6 - 110.0mmHg
Vapor Density (Air= 1)3.42
Vapor Pressure11mm HgNIOSH 2022
Viscosity (at 20°C)2.1Pa.s
Water Solubility100%
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water, Log Kow)1.49
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Cyclohexylamine (Assay)min. 99.5wt%
Watermax. 0.2wt %
Colormax. 20Platinum-Cobalt

Storage & Handling

Handling Recommendations
  • Keep containers closed when not in use.
  • Open containers slowly to allow any excess pressure to vent.
  • Keep away from heat, sparks, flame, or other sources of ignition.
  • Protect small containers from physical damage.
  • Use proper electrical grounding and bonding procedures when loading, unloading, and transferring.
  • Use spark-resistant tools.
  • Electrical equipment and circuits in all storage and handling areas must conform to requirements of national electrical code (Articles 500 and 501) for hazardous location.
Storage Conditions
Recommended Blanketing Dry Nitrogen¹

Maximum

Minimum

100°F (37.8°C)

30°F (-1.1°C)

Recommended Pressure Atmospheric
Bulk Quantities

Outside, detached tanks

Small Containers

Cool, dry, well-ventilated area

 

¹ - Nitrogen blanketing should be used to retain quality. A white precipitate can form when product is exposed to air.