Description

2-Chloropropyldimethylamine is a versatile organic amine compound with a reactive chloropropyl group. This chemical serves as a crucial building block and intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical manufacturing. Its primary value lies in its ability to introduce a dimethylaminoethyl or related functional group, making it essential for researchers and production chemists in fine chemical synthesis, polymer modification, and surfactant production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds requiring a quaternary ammonium or amine functionality.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its amine group acts as a key linking moiety.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a curing agent, catalyst, or cross-linking agent in epoxy resins and other specialty polymers.
• Surfactant & Quaternary Ammonium Compound (Quat) Production: Serves as a raw material for manufacturing cationic surfactants and disinfectants.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratories and pilot plants for alkylation and amination reactions to create novel chemical entities.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Used as a component in formulations designed to protect metals in industrial systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloropropyldimethylamine
CAS No.	108-14-5
Molecular Formula	C5H12ClN
Molecular Weight	121.61 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N-Dimethyl-2-chloropropylamine; 2-Chloro-N,N-dimethylpropylamine; 1-Chloro-2-dimethylaminopropane; (2-Chloropropyl)dimethylamine; N,N-Dimethyl-1-chloro-2-propylamine; Dimethyl(2-chloropropyl)amine; 108-14-5; β-Chloropropyldimethylamine
EINECS	203-553-8

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloropropyldimethylamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high standards required for industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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 acids and oxidizers. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and moisture ingress. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (20°C)	0.92 - 0.96 g/mL
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.432 - 1.436

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