1,4-Diazacycloheptane Explained

1,4-Diazacycloheptane is an organic compound with the formula (CH₂)₅(NH)₂. This cyclic diamine is a colorless oily liquid that is soluble in polar solvents. It is studied as a chelating ligand. The N-H centers can be replaced with many other groups.^[1]

It has known use in piperazine pharmaceuticals, for example:

1. Fasudil
2. Bunazosin
3. Homochlorcyclizine
4. Homopipramol

Related compounds

• 1,5-Diazacyclooctane

Notes and References

1. Coordination chemistry of bidentate medium ring ligands (mesocycles) . Musker, W. Kenneth. Coordination Chemistry Reviews . 1992. 117. 133–57. 10.1016/0010-8545(92)80022-J.