Dicyclohexylamine is a secondary amine with the chemical formula HN(C6H11)2. It is a colorless liquid, although commercial samples can appear yellow. It has a fishy odor, typical for amines. It is sparingly soluble in water. As an amine, it is an organic base and useful precursor to other chemicals.
Appearance & Physical State
clear to yellow liquid
Density
0.912
Melting Point
-2ºC
Freezing Point
-2℃
Boiling Point
256ºC
Flash Point
103ºC
Refractive Index
1.4832-1.4852
Water Solubility
1 g/L (20 ºC)
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong acids, strong oxidizing agents.