Description

3-Dimethylaminopropionic Acid Hydrochloride is a versatile organic salt widely used as a key intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis and fine chemical manufacturing. Its primary value lies in its role as a building block for betaine derivatives and other compounds requiring a functionalized tertiary amine moiety. This product is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with betaine-like structures or zwitterionic properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate a dimethylaminopropionate functional group.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a reagent for modifying peptides, proteins, and other biomolecules, or as a component in buffer systems.
• Surfactant & Detergent Industry: Acts as an intermediate for synthesizing specialized amphoteric or cationic surfactants.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the creation of functional monomers for specialty polymers, including those with pH-responsive or water-absorbing characteristics.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in various name reactions and multi-step syntheses to introduce a protected carboxylic acid and tertiary amine group.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Dimethylaminopropionic Acid Hydrochloride
CAS No.	14788-12-6
Molecular Formula	C5H12ClNO2
Molecular Weight	153.61 g/mol
Synonyms	DMAPA hydrochloride; 3-(Dimethylamino)propionic acid hydrochloride; β-Dimethylaminopropionic acid HCl; (3-Carboxypropyl)dimethylammonium chloride; NSC 402108; 3-Dimethylaminopropanoic acid hydrochloride; Dimethyl-β-alanine hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our 3-Dimethylaminopropionic Acid Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR, purity assessment by HPLC or titration, and control of key impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
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.