Description

2-Amino-2-Ethyl-1,3-Propanediol is a versatile amino alcohol with a unique chemical structure, serving as a crucial building block and intermediate in advanced synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, containing both amino and hydroxyl groups, makes it valuable for applications requiring pH buffering, emulsification, and chemical modification. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, polymer, and personal care industries seeking to develop specialized formulations and high-performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and diagnostic agents.
• Polymer Industry: Acts as a chain extender, cross-linking agent, and monomer for producing polyurethanes, epoxy resins, and other specialty polymers.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Functions as an effective pH adjuster and buffering agent in creams, lotions, and hair care products.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a key intermediate for manufacturing surfactants, corrosion inhibitors, and chelating agents.
• Gas Treating: Utilized in formulations for acid gas (CO2, H2S) scrubbing and removal processes.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a component in buffer solutions for biological and enzymatic studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-2-Ethyl-1,3-Propanediol
CAS No.	115-70-8
Molecular Formula	C5H13NO2
Molecular Weight	119.16 g/mol
Synonyms	AEPD; 2-Amino-2-ethylpropane-1,3-diol; 2-Amino-2-ethyl-1,3-dihydroxypropane; 2-Ethyl-2-aminopropane-1,3-diol; Aminoethyldiol; 1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-ethyl-; 2-Amino-2-ethyltrimethylene glycol; AE-1,3-PD
EINECS	204-101-2

Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-2-Ethyl-1,3-Propanediol is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive quality documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (COA) that detail purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our products are suitable for industrial and technical applications, with specifications that can meet the requirements of various customer processes.

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); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0 %
Melting Point	37 - 41 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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