Description

2-Methylpiperazine is a versatile heterocyclic amine and a key building block in organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, containing both secondary and tertiary amine groups, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop active ingredients and functional additives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including antibiotics, antivirals, and central nervous system drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, contributing to crop protection solutions.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a curing agent or catalyst in epoxy resin systems and as a monomer for producing polyamides and polyurethanes with specific properties.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Employed in the manufacture of additives for cooling water systems and metalworking fluids to prevent corrosion.
• Chelating Agent Production: Serves as a backbone for synthesizing ligands used in metal ion sequestration and catalysis.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in various alkylation, acylation, and cyclization reactions to introduce the methylpiperazine moiety.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methylpiperazine
CAS No.	109-07-9
Molecular Formula	C5H12N2
Molecular Weight	100.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methylpiperazine; 1-Methylpiperazine; N-Methylpiperazine; Methylpiperazine; 2-MP; Piperazine, 2-methyl-; 1-Methylpiperazine (common isomer name); UN 2734
EINECS	203-644-6

Quality Control

Our 2-Methylpiperazine is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and titration methods, to meet the specifications required for high-value synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, 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, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers should be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture and carbon dioxide. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	≤ 2.0% total
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.900 - 0.920
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.470 - 1.480

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