Description

Chloroacetamidine Hydrochloride is a versatile and reactive organic salt, primarily serving as a key synthetic intermediate in the production of complex heterocyclic compounds. Its value lies in its ability to introduce the acetamidine moiety, a crucial building block for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Critical building block for the synthesis of various nitrogen-containing heterocycles, including imidazoles and pyrimidines, which are core structures in many active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require the acetamidine functional group.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a reagent in proteomics and enzyme inhibition studies, particularly for modifying proteins or creating enzyme mimics.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the synthesis of dyes, pigments, and specialty polymers where its reactive nature facilitates specific molecular transformations.
• Cross-linking Agent: Potential use in polymer chemistry for creating cross-linked networks due to its bifunctional reactivity.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chloroacetamidine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	10300-69-3
Molecular Formula	C2H6Cl2N2
Molecular Weight	129.99 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloroacetamidine Hydrochloride; Chloroacetamidine HCl; Acetamidine, 2-chloro-, hydrochloride; 2-Chloroethanimidamide hydrochloride; (2-Chloro-1-iminoethyl)ammonium chloride; Amino(chloro)methaniminium chloride; Chloroacetimidamide hydrochloride
EINECS	233-698-5

Quality Control

Our Chloroacetamidine Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for use in sensitive synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and residual solvents.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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