Description

Methylamine Hydrochloride CAS NO 593-51-1 is the hydrochloride salt of methylamine, a fundamental organic building block prized for its reactivity as a primary amine. This high-purity compound is essential for introducing the methylamino group in complex chemical syntheses, ensuring consistent results and process reliability. It is a critical intermediate for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to produce active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: A key intermediate in the production of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including certain anesthetics, bronchodilators, and central nervous system drugs.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the methylamino moiety is a core structural component.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Serves as a versatile reagent for alkylation and amination reactions, as well as in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds and fine chemicals.
• Biochemical Applications: Employed in protein sequencing and modification processes, and as a component in buffer solutions for specific biochemical assays.
• Dye & Pigment Production: Acts as an intermediate in the manufacture of certain dyes and colorants.
• Polymer Industry: Can be used as a catalyst or chain modifier in specific polymerization reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methylamine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	593-51-1
Molecular Formula	CH3NH2·HCl / CH5N·HCl
Molecular Weight	67.52 g/mol
Synonyms	Methanamine hydrochloride; Methylammonium chloride; Aminomethane hydrochloride; Monomethylamine hydrochloride; MEA HCl; MeNH2·HCl; CH3NH3Cl
EINECS	209-795-0

Quality Control

Our Methylamine Hydrochloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for demanding synthesis applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 99.0 %
pH (5% solution)	3.0 - 5.5
Water (KF)	≤ 0.5 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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