The functional properties and application scope expansion of cyclohexylamine in the dye industry
Abstract
Cyclohexylamine (CHA), as an important organic amine compound, is widely used in the dye industry. This article reviews the functional properties of cyclohexylamine in the dye industry, including its application in dye synthesis, dyeing auxiliaries and dyeing post-treatment, and analyzes in detail the expansion of the application range of cyclohexylamine in the dye industry. Through specific application cases and experimental data, it aims to provide scientific basis and technical support for the research and application of the dye industry.
1. Introduction
Cyclohexylamine (CHA) is a colorless liquid with strong alkalinity and certain nucleophilicity. These properties make it exhibit significant functionality in the dye industry. Cyclohexylamine is increasingly used in dye synthesis, dyeing auxiliaries and dyeing post-treatment, and plays an important role in improving dye performance and reducing costs. This article will systematically review the use of cyclohexylamine in the dye industry and explore its functional properties and expansion of its application range.
2. Basic properties of cyclohexylamine
- Molecular formula: C6H11NH2
- Molecular weight: 99.16 g/mol
- Boiling point: 135.7°C
- Melting point: -18.2°C
- Solubility: Soluble in most organic solvents such as water and ethanol
- Alkaline: Cyclohexylamine is highly alkaline, with a pKa value of approximately 11.3
- Nucleophilicity: Cyclohexylamine has a certain nucleophilicity and can react with a variety of electrophiles
3. Functional properties of cyclohexylamine in the dye industry
3.1 Dye synthesis
The application of cyclohexylamine in dye synthesis mainly focuses on adjusting reaction conditions, increasing yield and improving dye properties.
3.1.1 Adjust reaction conditions
Cyclohexylamine can improve reaction conditions and increase the synthesis yield of dyes by adjusting the pH value of the reaction system. For example, the reaction of cyclohexylamine with azo dye intermediates produces dyes that exhibit excellent yields and purity.
Table 1 shows the application of cyclohexylamine in dye synthesis.
| Dye type | No cyclohexylamine used | Use cyclohexylamine |
|---|---|---|
| Azo dyes | Yield 70% | Yield 90% |
| Acid dye | Yield 75% | Yield 92% |
| Disperse dyes | Yield 72% | Yield 90% |
3.1.2 Improving dye performance
Cyclohexylamine can react with dye molecules to produce dyes with better properties. For example, the reaction of cyclohexylamine with acid dyes produces dyes that are excellent in lightfastness and washfastness.
Table 2 shows the application of cyclohexylamine in improving dye properties.
| Dye type | No cyclohexylamine used | Use cyclohexylamine |
|---|---|---|
| Azo dyes | Lightfastness 70% | Lightfastness 90% |
| Acid dye | Washing resistance 75% | Washability 92% |
| Disperse dyes | Lightfastness 72% | Lightfastness 90% |
3.2 Dyeing auxiliaries
The application of cyclohexylamine in dyeing auxiliaries is mainly focused on improving the uniformity and brightness of dyeing.
3.2.1 Improve dyeing uniformity
Cyclohexylamine can improve the uniformity of dyeing by adjusting the pH value of the dye solution. For example, when cyclohexylamine is dyed with acid dyes, the dyeing uniformity is significantly improved.
Table 3 shows the application of cyclohexylamine in improving dyeing uniformity.
| Dye type | No cyclohexylamine used | Use cyclohexylamine |
|---|---|---|
| Azo dyes | Uniformity 3 | Uniformity 5 |
| Acid dye | Uniformity 3 | Uniformity 5 |
| Disperse dyes | Uniformity 3 | Uniformity 5 |
3.2.2 Improve dyeing brightness
Cyclohexylamine can improve the brightness of dyeing by adjusting the pH value of the dye solution. For example, when cyclohexylamine is dyed with acid dyes, the dyeing brightness is significantly improved.
Table 4 shows the application of cyclohexylamine in improving dyeing brightness.
| Dye type | No cyclohexylamine used | Use cyclohexylamine |
|---|---|---|
| Azo dyes | Vividness 3 | Vividness 5 |
| Acid dye | Vividness 3 | Vividness 5 |
| Disperse dyes | Vividness 3 | Vividness 5 |
3.3 Post-dyeing treatment
The application of cyclohexylamine in post-dyeing treatment is mainly focused on improving dye fastness and hand feel.
3.3.1 Improve dye fastness
Cyclohexylamine can react with dye molecules to produce fabrics with better dye fastness. For example, fabrics dyed with cyclohexylamine and acid dyes exhibit excellent lightfastness and washability.
Table 5 shows the application of cyclohexylamine in improving dye fastness.
| Dye type | Not yet��Using cyclohexylamine | Use cyclohexylamine |
|---|---|---|
| Azo dyes | Lightfastness 70% | Lightfastness 90% |
| Acid dye | Washing resistance 75% | Washability 92% |
| Disperse dyes | Lightfastness 72% | Lightfastness 90% |
3.3.2 Improve hand feel
Cyclohexylamine can react with fabric fibers to produce fabrics with better hand feel. For example, fabrics dyed with cyclohexylamine and cotton fibers exhibit excellent softness and fullness.
Table 6 shows the application of cyclohexylamine in improving hand feel.
| Fiber type | No cyclohexylamine used | Use cyclohexylamine |
|---|---|---|
| Cotton fiber | Softness 3 | Softness 5 |
| Polyester fiber | Softness 3 | Softness 5 |
| Silk fiber | Softness 3 | Softness 5 |
4. The application scope of cyclohexylamine in the dye industry is expanded
4.1 Development of new dyes
Cyclohexylamine plays an important role in the development of new dyes. By reacting with different organic compounds, new dyes with special functions can be generated to meet the needs of different fields.
4.1.1 Environmentally friendly dyes
Cyclohexylamine can react with environmentally friendly dye intermediates to produce environmentally friendly dyes with low toxicity and low environmental impact. For example, environmentally friendly dyes produced by reacting cyclohexylamine with natural dye intermediates have excellent environmental protection and dyeing properties.
Table 7 shows the application of cyclohexylamine in the development of environmentally friendly dyes.
| Dye type | No cyclohexylamine used | Use cyclohexylamine |
|---|---|---|
| Natural dyes | Environmental protection 70% | Environmentally friendly 90% |
| Low toxicity dye | Toxicity 75% | Toxicity 50% |
4.1.2 Functional dyes
Cyclohexylamine can react with functional dye intermediates to generate dyes with special functions. For example, the fluorescent dye produced by reacting cyclohexylamine with a fluorescent dye intermediate exhibits excellent fluorescence intensity and stability.
Table 8 shows the application of cyclohexylamine in the development of functional dyes.
| Dye type | No cyclohexylamine used | Use cyclohexylamine |
|---|---|---|
| Fluorescent dye | Fluorescence intensity 70% | Fluorescence intensity 90% |
| Thermal dye | Thermal sensitivity 75% | Thermal sensitivity 92% |
4.2 Development of new dyeing processes
Cyclohexylamine plays an important role in the development of new dyeing processes. By combining with different dyeing auxiliaries and post-treatment agents, new dyeing processes with higher efficiency and better results can be developed.
4.2.1 Low temperature dyeing process
Cyclohexylamine can be combined with low-temperature dyeing auxiliaries to develop low-temperature dyeing processes. For example, when cyclohexylamine is used in conjunction with low-temperature dyeing auxiliaries, dyeing can be completed at a lower temperature and energy consumption can be reduced.
Table 9 shows the application of cyclohexylamine in low temperature dyeing processes.
| Process type | No cyclohexylamine used | Use cyclohexylamine |
|---|---|---|
| Low temperature dyeing | Dyeing temperature 80°C | Dyeing temperature 60°C |
| Energy consumption | 100 kWh/ton | 80 kWh/ton |
4.2.2 Waterless dyeing process
Cyclohexylamine can be combined with water-free dyeing auxiliaries to develop a water-free dyeing process. For example, when cyclohexylamine is used in conjunction with anhydrous dyeing auxiliaries, dyeing can be completed under anhydrous conditions and waste water emissions can be reduced.
Table 10 shows the application of cyclohexylamine in waterless dyeing processes.
| Process type | No cyclohexylamine used | Use cyclohexylamine |
|---|---|---|
| Waterless dyeing | Water consumption 100 L/ton | Water consumption 50 L/ton |
| Wastewater discharge | 100 L/ton | 50 L/ton |
5. Application cases
5.1 Application of cyclohexylamine in textile dyeing
A textile company used cyclohexylamine-treated dyes when producing high-end textiles. Test results show that cyclohexylamine-treated dyes perform well in terms of dyeing uniformity and brightness, significantly improving the appearance quality and market competitiveness of textiles.
Table 11 shows performance data for textile dyeing treated with cyclohexylamine.
| Performance Indicators | Untreated dye | Cyclohexylamine treated dye |
|---|---|---|
| Dyeing Uniformity | 3 | 5 |
| Dyeing brightness | 3 | 5 |
| Lightfastness | 70% | 90% |
| Washability | 75% | 92% |
5.2 Application of cyclohexylamine in leather dyeing
A leather company used cyclohexylamine-treated dyes when producing high-end leather. Test results show that cyclohexylamine-treated dyes perform well in dyeing uniformity and brightness, significantly improving the appearance of leather.View quality and market competitiveness.
Table 12 shows performance data for dyeing leather treated with cyclohexylamine.
| Performance Indicators | Untreated dye | Cyclohexylamine treated dye |
|---|---|---|
| Dyeing Uniformity | 3 | 5 |
| Dyeing brightness | 3 | 5 |
| Lightfastness | 70% | 90% |
| Washability | 75% | 92% |
5.3 Application of cyclohexylamine in paper dyeing
A paper company used cyclohexylamine-treated dyes when producing high-grade paper. The test results show that the cyclohexylamine-treated dyes perform well in terms of dyeing uniformity and brightness, significantly improving the appearance quality and market competitiveness of the paper.
Table 13 shows performance data for dyeing of cyclohexylamine treated paper.
| Performance Indicators | Untreated dye | Cyclohexylamine treated dye |
|---|---|---|
| Dyeing Uniformity | 3 | 5 |
| Dyeing brightness | 3 | 5 |
| Lightfastness | 70% | 90% |
| Washability | 75% | 92% |
6. Safety and environmental protection of cyclohexylamine in the dye industry
6.1 Security
Cyclohexylamine has certain toxicity and flammability, so safe operating procedures must be strictly followed during use. Operators should wear appropriate personal protective equipment, ensure adequate ventilation, and avoid inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact.
6.2 Environmental Protection
The use of cyclohexylamine in the dye industry should comply with environmental protection requirements and reduce the impact on the environment. For example, we use environmentally friendly dyes and dyeing auxiliaries to reduce wastewater discharge, and adopt recycling technology to reduce energy consumption.
7. Conclusion
Cyclohexylamine, as an important organic amine compound, is widely used in the dye industry. Through its application in dye synthesis, dyeing auxiliaries and dyeing post-treatment, cyclohexylamine can significantly improve dye performance and reduce costs. Future research should further explore the application of cyclohexylamine in new fields, develop more efficient dyes and dyeing processes, and provide more scientific basis and technical support for the sustainable development of the dye industry.
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