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1,2-Diaminocyclohexane Price Trends & How to Source from China (2026)

📈 Cost drivers · grade premiums · supplier selection

Whether you buy 1,2-diaminocyclohexane (DACH) by the kilogram for lab work or by the drum for production, the same question comes up: what should it cost, and where should I source it? This guide breaks down the real cost drivers behind DACH (CAS 694-83-7), explains why grade and isomer dramatically change price, and gives practical criteria for choosing a reliable Chinese supplier in 2026. 📈

📌 Note: Chemical prices move with feedstock, energy, demand, and FX, so any single "list price" goes stale quickly. This guide explains the factors that set price rather than quoting a number - for a current figure, request a live quote.

💰 What Drives the Price of DACH?

🔹 Feedstock & energy: DACH is typically made by hydrogenating o-phenylenediamine; the cost of that feedstock, hydrogen, and energy flows straight through to price.

🔹 Isomer grade: mixed-isomer material is the most economical; resolved single enantiomers cost far more (see below).

🔹 Purity & specification: tighter purity, lower impurities, and pharma-level documentation raise cost.

🔹 Packaging: corrosive-rated packaging and small lab packs cost more per kg than bulk drums/IBCs.

🔹 Logistics: hazardous-goods (UN 2735) freight, insurance, and destination duties.

The production economics tie directly to the manufacturing route - see How 1,2-Diaminocyclohexane Is Made.

🎚️ Why Grade Changes the Price So Much

The single biggest price lever for DACH is which isomer you need. A resolved single enantiomer requires an extra resolution step (tartaric-acid diastereomeric salt crystallization), yield losses, and tighter QC - all of which add cost. 💡

Grade	Relative price
Mixed isomer (CAS 694-83-7)	$ - most economical
Racemic trans (CAS 1121-22-8)	$$ - moderate premium
Resolved (1R,2R) or (1S,2S)	$$$ - highest (extra resolution + QC)

💡 Relative tiers are indicative only and vary by purity, volume, and market conditions. The right comparison is grade-for-grade - see Cis vs Trans DACH.

🏷️ Catalog Brands vs Bulk Manufacturers

A common surprise is the gap between a catalog price from a brand like Sigma-Aldrich and a bulk manufacturer quote. Catalog brands price for small-pack convenience, broad distribution, and research-grade documentation - excellent for a few grams in the lab, but not representative of bulk industrial cost. For production volumes, a direct manufacturer quote (FOB at origin) is the meaningful number. Compare like-for-like: same isomer, same purity, same pack size. ⚖️

✅ How to Choose a DACH Supplier in China

✅ Specification clarity: a supplier should state isomer profile, purity, and (for chiral grades) enantiomeric excess, backed by COA.

✅ Documentation: COA, SDS, and traceability - essential for regulated end-uses (see Hazards & SDS).

✅ Hazmat export capability: correct UN 2735 packaging, labeling, and shipping experience to your country.

✅ Consistency & capacity: batch-to-batch reliability and the ability to scale with you.

✅ Responsiveness: fast, technically competent answers to spec and quote requests.

📨 How to Get an Accurate Quote

To get a fast, accurate FOB quote on DACH, give your supplier these five details up front: 💡

📋 1. Isomer/grade: mixed, racemic trans, or a specific resolved enantiomer

📋 2. Purity / ee target

📋 3. Quantity (and expected annual volume)

📋 4. Packaging preference (lab pack, drum, IBC)

📋 5. Destination port / country for freight and compliance

📈 Get a Live FOB Quote from Sinolook

As a China-based manufacturer-exporter, Sinolook Chemical supplies 1,2-diaminocyclohexane (CAS 694-83-7) with COA & SDS and ships to 50+ countries. Send your spec and volume for a current, accurate price.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

🔹 What is the price of 1,2-diaminocyclohexane?

There is no single fixed price - it depends on isomer grade, purity, volume, packaging, and logistics, and it moves with feedstock and energy costs. Request a live quote for your exact specification.

🔹 Why is resolved single-enantiomer DACH more expensive?

Producing a single enantiomer requires an additional chiral-resolution step, yield losses, and tighter quality control, all of which add cost over mixed-isomer material.

🔹 Why is a Sigma-Aldrich catalog price different from a bulk quote?

Catalog brands price for small research packs and broad distribution. For production volumes, a direct manufacturer FOB quote on the same grade is the realistic comparison.

🔹 What should I tell a supplier to get an accurate quote?

Isomer/grade, purity or ee target, quantity, packaging preference, and destination port/country.