Description

2-Methylbutane-1,4-Diamine Dihydrochloride is a high-purity, diamine-based organic salt with the CAS number 111469-11-5. This compound serves as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, offering a stable, crystalline form for precise chemical transformations. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of antiviral and antibacterial agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where its diamine structure is incorporated into target molecules.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for creating chiral ligands and metal-organic catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a cross-linking agent or monomer in the synthesis of specialty polyamides, polyurethanes, and epoxy curing agents.
• Bioconjugation and Linker Chemistry: Useful in bioconjugation techniques for attaching molecules to proteins, peptides, or surfaces due to its reactive amine groups.
• Research & Development: A valuable compound for medicinal chemistry and process chemistry research in both academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methylbutane-1,4-Diamine Dihydrochloride
CAS No.	111469-11-5
Molecular Formula	C5H14N2 · 2HCl
Molecular Weight	191.10 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Diamino-2-methylbutane Dihydrochloride; 2-Methyl-1,4-butanediamine Dihydrochloride; (R/S)-2-Methylbutane-1,4-diamine Dihydrochloride; 2-Methyltetramethylenediamine Dihydrochloride; DL-2-Methyl-1,4-diaminobutane Dihydrochloride; 1,4-Butanediamine, 2-methyl-, Dihydrochloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Methylbutane-1,4-Diamine Dihydrochloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and titration methods, to ensure compliance with high-purity standards suitable for research and synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability and purity. Keep away from incompatible materials such as 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
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.