Description

Aminoacetonitrile Hydrochloride is a versatile organic salt widely utilized as a key synthetic intermediate in pharmaceutical and fine chemical manufacturing. Its primary value lies in providing a protected aminoacetonitrile moiety, which is crucial for constructing heterocyclic compounds and complex molecules. This high-purity building block is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where reliable quality and consistent supply are paramount.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing imidazole, thiazole, and other nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require the aminoacetonitrile structural unit.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in custom synthesis and research for creating complex organic molecules, dyes, and functional materials.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a reagent in peptide mimetics research and the study of enzyme inhibitors.
• Chemical Derivatization: Acts as a starting material for the preparation of other functionalized nitriles and amines through further chemical transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aminoacetonitrile Hydrochloride
CAS No.	6011-14-9
Molecular Formula	C2H5ClN2
Molecular Weight	92.53 g/mol
Synonyms	Glycinonitrile Hydrochloride; Aminoacetonitrile HCl; 2-Aminoacetonitrile Hydrochloride; Cyanomethylamine Hydrochloride; Glycine Nitrile Hydrochloride; Amino-methyl Cyanide Hydrochloride; NSC 8815; Aminoethanenitrile Hydrochloride
EINECS	227-868-6

Quality Control

Our Aminoacetonitrile Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for demanding synthetic applications. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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