AdvanSix Cyclohexylamine (MCHA)
- CAS Number
- 108-91-8
- Chemical Name
- Cyclohexylamine
- Molecular Formula
- C₆H₁₃N
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.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Other characteristics
- Synonyms
1-Amino-cyclohexane, 1-Aminocyclohexane, 1-Cyclohexylamine, Aminocyclohexane, Aminohexahydrobenzene, Cyclohexyl Amine, Hexahydro-Aniline, Hexahydro-Benzenamine, Hexahydroaniline, Hexahydrobenzenamine
- Applicable Processes
Corrosion Inhibitor Production, Dye Manufacturing, Fungicide Manufacturing, Herbicide Manufacturing, Insecticide Manufacturing, Lubricants Manufacturing, Metal Extraction, Organic Synthesis, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Photography, Plasticizers Manufacturing, Resin Manufacturing, Rubber Manufacturing, Rubber Vulcanization, Soap Manufacturing, Textiles Manufacturing, Water Treatment; Corrosion Inhibitor Production; Dye Manufacturing; Fungicide Manufacturing; Herbicide Manufacturing; Insecticide Manufacturing; Lubricants Manufacturing; Metal Extraction; Organic Synthesis; Pharmaceutical Manufacturing; Photography; Plasticizers Manufacturing; Resin Manufacturing; Rubber Manufacturing; Rubber Vulcanization; Soap Manufacturing; Textiles Manufacturing; Water Treatment
- Odor
- Ammonia like
- Markets
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Industrial
- Soluble In
- Benzene Soluble
- Ethanol Soluble
- Ethyl Acetate Soluble
- Water Soluble
- Technology
- Agrochemicals
- Base Chemicals & Intermediates
- Industrial Additives & Materials
- Color
- Transparent
- Agrochemicals Features
- Good Crop Protection
- Base Chemicals End Uses
- Absorbents
- Boiler Systems
- Corrosion Inhibitors
- Dry-Cleaning Soaps
- Dyestuff
- Insecticides
- Organic Synthesis
- Plasticizers
- Chemical Base
- Good Solubility
- Low Freezing Point
- Base Chemicals Functions
- Catalyst
- Intermediate
- 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.
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
13 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 99.17 | g/mol | — |
| Flammability Limits | 0.7 - 8.2 | % | — |
| Flash Point | 31 | °C | Closed Cup |
| Autoignition Temperature | 293.6 | °C | — |
| Melting Point | -17.7 | °C | — |
| Boiling Point | 134.5 | °C | — |
| Density | 0.864 | g/cm³ | — |
| Threshold (odor) | 2.6 - 110.0 | mmHg | — |
| Vapor Density (Air= 1) | 3.42 | — | — |
| Vapor Pressure | 11 | mm Hg | NIOSH 2022 |
| Viscosity (at 20°C) | 2.1 | Pa.s | — |
| Water Solubility | 100 | % | — |
Table 2 of 2
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexylamine (Assay) | min. 99.5 | wt% | — |
| Water | max. 0.2 | wt % | — |
| Color | max. 20 | — | Platinum-Cobalt |
