Description

Dimethylamine Hydrochloride is a versatile organic salt widely used as a key intermediate and reagent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in providing a protected, solid form of dimethylamine, offering superior handling and stability for precise manufacturing processes. This compound is essential for producers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-purity building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including local anesthetics, antihistamines, and other nitrogen-containing drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the dimethylamino moiety is required.
• Chemical Reagent: Serves as an alkylating agent and a source of dimethylamine in organic synthesis for creating quaternary ammonium compounds and other complex molecules.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in laboratory settings for protein sequencing and as a buffer component in specific analytical procedures.
• Polymer Industry: Acts as a catalyst or chain transfer agent in certain polymerization reactions.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Utilized as an intermediate in the synthesis of certain triarylmethane and other specialty dyes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dimethylamine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	506-59-2
Molecular Formula	C₂H₈ClN
Molecular Weight	81.55 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethylammonium Chloride; DMA·HCl; N-Methylmethanamine Hydrochloride; (CH₃)₂NH·HCl; Dimethylamine HCl; Dimethylamine Monohydrochloride; N,N-Dimethylamine Hydrochloride; Methanamine, N-methyl-, hydrochloride
EINECS	208-046-5

Quality Control

Our Dimethylamine Hydrochloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the required specifications for identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with every shipment, detailing results from tests such as assay, loss on drying, and residue on ignition. We can supply material compliant with various pharmacopeial standards (e.g., USP, EP) upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
pH (5% solution)	4.0 - 6.0

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.