Chemical Properties and Uses of Dicyclohexylamine

Dicyclohexylamine，CAS No. 101-83-7, semi colorless liquid with fishy smell.

Dicyclohexylamine has the chemical properties of secondary amine. It is strongly alkaline and can form salts with various acids. Acylation reaction may occur.

DCHA in terms of solubility, dicyclohexylamine is slightly soluble in cold water and almost insoluble in hot water. Miscible hand ethanol, ether and benzene.

Dicyclohexylamine is used to prepare dye intermediates, delayed rubber vulcanization accelerator OZ, nitrocellulose paint, insecticide enhancer, catalyst, preservative, vapor phase corrosion agent, fuel antioxidant additive, acid gas absorber, and steel rust inhibitor. It is widely used as an intermediate of organic synthesis and also as an extractant. DCHA fatty acid salt and sulfate have the detergency of soap, and are used in printing and dyeing and textile industry. Its metal complexes are used as catalysts for inks and paints.