Description

3-Diethylaminopropyl Chloride is a versatile organic intermediate featuring both an amine and a reactive alkyl chloride functional group. This bifunctional nature makes it a critical building block for the synthesis of a wide range of specialty chemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to introduce a diethylaminopropyl moiety into target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with local anesthetic, antispasmodic, or antihistaminic properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require a tertiary amine side chain.
• Quaternary Ammonium Compound Production: Serves as a starting material for manufacturing cationic surfactants and fabric softeners.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce amine functionality into polymers, resins, and coatings to alter their physical and chemical properties.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Acts as a component in formulations designed to protect metals in industrial processes.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic synthesis for academic and industrial R&D laboratories exploring new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Diethylaminopropyl Chloride
CAS No.	104-77-8
Molecular Formula	C7H16ClN
Molecular Weight	149.66 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Chloro-3-(diethylamino)propane; 3-Chloropropyldiethylamine; Diethyl(3-chloropropyl)amine; N,N-Diethyl-3-chloropropylamine; γ-Diethylaminopropyl chloride; 3-Chloro-N,N-diethylpropan-1-amine; (3-Chloropropyl)diethylamine
EINECS	203-236-6

Quality Control

Our 3-Diethylaminopropyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global customer base. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee supply reliability and product traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability. The product is moisture-sensitive; keep container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if necessary.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities	≤ 2.0%
Density (20°C)	0.92 - 0.96 g/mL

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