What is Dicyclohexylamine?

Chemical Name: Dicyclohexylamine

Synonyms: Aminodicyclohexane; Bis(cyclohexyl)amine; D-CHA-T; Dodecahydrodiphenylamine; N,N-Dicyclohexylamine; N-Cyclohexylcyclohexanamine

CAS number: 101-83-7

EC number: 202-980-7

Formula: C₁₂H₂₃N

Molar Mass: 181.32 g/mol

Boiling point: 256 °C (1013 hPa)

Density: 0.91 g/cm3 (20 °C)

Explosion limit: 0.8 - 4.6 %(V)

Flash point: 96 °C

Solubility: Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)

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Uses: Dicyclohexylamine is a clear yellow liquid with a faint fishlike odor. It is used as acatalyst for paint, varnishes and inks. May be toxic by ingestion. Severely irritates skin, eyes and mucous membranes.

Health Harzard:

Dicyclohexylamine can affect you when breathed in and by passing through your skin.

Dicvclohexylamine is a CORROSIVE CHEMICAL and contact can severely irritate and burn the skin and eyeswith possible eye damage.

Breathing Dicyclohexylamine can irritate the nose,throat and lungs causing coughing, wheezing and/or shortness ofbreath.

High exposure to Dicyclohexylamine can cause nausea, vomiting, weakness and convulsions.

Dicyclohexylamine may cause a skin allergy. If allergy develops, very low future exposure can cause itching and askin rash.