Description

Chlorodimethylamine is a versatile organic building block and alkylating agent, primarily used in the synthesis of more complex chemical structures. Its high reactivity makes it a critical intermediate for producing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. This compound is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material or alkylating agent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including various amine-based drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require dimethylamino or quaternary ammonium functionalities.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the creation of specialty polymers, resins, and functional materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a versatile reagent for introducing the dimethylamino group or for quaternization reactions in academic and industrial R&D.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of certain cationic dyes and organic pigments.
• Surfactant & Quaternary Ammonium Compound Production: A precursor for fabric softeners, biocides, and other cationic surfactants.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Chlorodimethylamine
CAS No.	1585-74-6
Molecular Formula	C2H6ClN
Molecular Weight	79.53 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimethylchloroamine; N-Chloro-N-methylmethanamine; Chlorodimethylamine; N-Chlorodimethylamine; Dimethylamine, N-chloro-; (Chloro)(dimethyl)amine; N,N-Dimethylchloroamine; Monochlorodimethylamine
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Quality Control

Our Chlorodimethylamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by GC or HPLC and identification by FT-IR or NMR. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to prevent degradation. 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/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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