Description

Dimethyl Aziridinium is a highly reactive, cationic aziridine derivative, a key building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to act as a potent alkylating agent and a versatile precursor for introducing functionalized aziridine rings into complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in the synthesis of nitrogen-containing heterocycles with potential biological activity.
• Polymer Modification: Used as a cross-linking agent or functional monomer to introduce cationic or reactive aziridine groups into polymer backbones, enhancing properties for coatings, adhesives, or flocculants.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its reactive ring can be used to construct specific bioactive molecular frameworks.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Acts as a linker or modifying agent for proteins, peptides, or other biomolecules in biochemical research and diagnostic assay development.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the creation of novel organic frameworks, surface modifiers, and smart materials that require precise nitrogen-based functionality.
• Chemical Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a specialized alkylating agent in organic synthesis laboratories for constructing complex, strained-ring systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dimethyl Aziridinium
CAS No.	18902-06-2
Molecular Formula	C4H10N+ (typically associated with an anion like Cl-, I-, etc.)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details (varies by salt form)
Synonyms	N,N-Dimethylaziridinium; 1,1-Dimethylaziridinium; Aziridine, 1,1-dimethyl-; N,N-Dimethylaziridinium ion; N,N-Dimethylethyleniminium; 1,1-Dimethylaziridinium halide; N,N-Dimethylaziridinium chloride; N,N-Dimethylaziridinium iodide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dimethyl Aziridinium is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your critical syntheses. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, which may include NMR, HPLC, and titration methods to confirm identity, purity, and concentration. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all relevant specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and easily oxidized nature, this material should be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry place. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. The container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture and air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid or solution (form dependent)
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC/Titration)	≥95% (typical, grade dependent)
Anion Content (Titration)	As specified per salt form
Water Content (KF)	≤1.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Reported on COA

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