Compound Q&A
How is 3-(Aminomethyl)cyclohexanamine (CAS: 97087-59-7) typically synthesized?
Answer
3-(Aminomethyl)cyclohexanamine is usually synthesized via the reaction of cyclohexanone with methylamine in the presence of a strong base like sodium hydroxide. The reaction involves the nucleophilic attack of methylamine on the carbonyl group of cyclohexanone, followed by reduction of the resulting ketimine to an amine.
About
CAS No
97087-59-7
English Name
3-(Aminomethyl)cyclohexanamine
Molecular Formula
C7H16N2
Molecular Weight
128.22 g/mol
SMILES
C1CC(CC(C1)N)CN
InChIKey
OEFAIWKFALHMEY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-01-13 06:10
