Description

2-Chlorophenethylamine is a versatile organic building block featuring a phenethylamine backbone substituted with a chlorine atom. This compound matters as a key chiral intermediate in the synthesis of complex pharmaceutical molecules and fine chemicals, offering a reactive amine group for further functionalization. It is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing new active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical intermediate for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in central nervous system (CNS) drug research.
• Chiral building block in asymmetric synthesis for creating enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Precursor in agrochemical research for developing novel herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Key starting material for the synthesis of complex ligands and catalysts used in organic transformations.
• Intermediate in the production of dyes, pigments, and advanced polymer materials.
• Research chemical in academic and industrial laboratories for methodological studies and novel compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chlorophenethylamine
CAS No.	13078-80-3
Molecular Formula	C8H10ClN
Molecular Weight	155.62 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(2-Chlorophenyl)ethanamine; 2-Chloro-α-methylbenzylamine; 2-Chlorophenylethylamine; (2-Chlorophenyl)ethanamine; 1-Amino-1-(2-chlorophenyl)ethane; α-Methyl-2-chlorobenzylamine; 2-Chloroamphetamine precursor; 2-Chloro-1-phenylethanamine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chlorophenethylamine is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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 oxidizing agents and acids. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Specific Rotation (if chiral)	Contact for details

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