Dicyclohexylamine is a widely used chemical intermediate. It can be used to absorb acidic gases, to preserve rubber latex, to plasticize casein, and to neutralize plant and insect poisons. Metal complexes of dicyclohexylamine are catalysts used in the paint, varnish, and ink industries. Dicyclohexylamine salts of fatty acids and sulfuric acid have soap and detergent properties used in the printing and textile industries. One of the most important uses of dicyclohexylamine is as a vapor phase corrosion inhibitor. It is used to protect packaged or stored ferrous metals from atmospheric corrosion (Schweizer et al 1978).
