N-Methyldicyclohexylamine (MDCHA)

N-Methyldicyclohexylamine (MDCHA) is a highly basic, clear, and colorless liquid amine that emits a mild amine odor. It is easily soluble in common organic solvents but remains insoluble in water. MDCHA finds application in the production of additives for various industries, including rubber, pulp and textiles, lubricants and oils, and pharmaceuticals.

Chemical Name: N-Methyldicyclohexylamine

CAS Number: 7560-83-0

Chemical Family: Amines

Purity (Assay): 99.0 - 99.0 %

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Amines
Chemical Name: N-Methyldicyclohexylamine
Base Chemicals Functions: Intermediate
Technologies: Base Chemicals & Intermediates
Product Families: Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Intermediates
Amines

Applications & Uses

Markets: Industrial
Applications: Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Chemical Manufacturing,
Fluids & Lubricants
Industrial — Leather & Textiles
Textile Manufacturing
Industrial — Paper & Pulp
Pulping & Processing
Applicable Processes: Paper Manufacturing,
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing,
Textiles Manufacturing
Base Chemicals End Uses: Lubricants,
Oils,
Rubber

Properties

Physical Form: Liquid
Appearance: Colorless liquid
Soluble in: Organic solvent
Insoluble in: Water
Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Color	max. 25	APHA	—
Purity	min. 99.0	%	—
Water Content	max. 0.2	%	—
Vapor pressure (at 20°C kPa)	max. 38.9	mm Hg	—
Density (at 21°C)	0.89	g/cm³	—
Normal boiling point	265.0	°C	—

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type: Bulk,
Drums,
Pails
Packaging Information: Pails: 15 kg net weight

Drums: 170 kg net weight

Bulk/Tank Truck

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life: 24 months
Storage Conditions: Shelf life from date of manufacture: 24 months

Storage conditions: Dry and cool place in factory-packed containers

Optimum storage temperature: 10 to 30 °C