Description

2-Aminoethylammonium Chloride is an organic ammonium salt with significant utility as a versatile chemical intermediate. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a primary amine and an ammonium group, makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing more complex molecules. This compound is particularly relevant for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to introduce cationic or hydrophilic functionalities into their products.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring ethylenediamine-like backbones or cationic properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for manufacturing certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Acts as a component in formulations designed to protect metal surfaces in industrial cooling and process water systems.
• Cationic Surfactant & Modifier: Employed in the production of cationic surfactants and as a modifier for polymers to impart antistatic or dye-affinity properties.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: Utilized in biochemical research and diagnostics for cross-linking or labeling biomolecules via its reactive amine group.
• Epoxy Curing Agent: Functions as a hardener or co-curing agent in specific epoxy resin systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Aminoethylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	18299-54-2
Molecular Formula	C2H9ClN2
Molecular Weight	96.56 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethylenediammonium Dichloride; 1,2-Ethanediaminium Dichloride; Ethylenediamine Dihydrochloride; Ethylenediamine Hydrochloride; Ethylenediamine Dihydrochloride Salt; Ethylenediammonium Chloride; 2-Aminoethanaminium Chloride; EDA·2HCl
EINECS	242-170-9

Quality Control

Our 2-Aminoethylammonium Chloride is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can lead to caking or degradation.

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.