Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
physical_description
1,2-diaminocyclohexane appears as a clear to light yellow liquid. Corrosive to the eyes, skin, mouth, throat and stomach. Vapors may irritate eyes.
flash_point
Flash point > 93 u00b0C
vapor_pressure
0.4 [mmHg]
kovats_retention_index
972
GHS / SDS Safety
Danger
Irritant
Corrosive
- H302 (43.1%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H312 (43.3%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
- H318 (56.9%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H332 (43.1%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
- H335 (43.1%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
- H314 (91%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H302+H312+H332 (16.2%): Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, oral; acute toxicity, dermal; acute toxicity, inhalation]
- H317 (35.7%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 694-83-7 |
| IUPAC Name | cyclohexane-1,2-diamine |
| InChI Key | SSJXIUAHEKJCMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 4610 |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
1,2-Diaminocyclohexane (1,2-DACH) is a cyclic aliphatic diamine compound with the molecular formula C6H14N2 that functions as a crosslinking and curing agent in polymer formulations. This chemical is utilized in the coatings and construction industry as well as plastics and polymers applications where its bifunctional amine structure enables effective crosslinking reactions. The compound has a flash point greater than 93°C and is classified with GHS danger signal word due to its irritant and corrosive properties.