Description

4-Methylpentan-1-Amine Hydrochloride is a high-purity organic salt widely used as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its value lies in providing a stable, readily handled form of the primary amine, facilitating precise reactions in controlled environments. This compound is essential for researchers and industrial chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in creating molecules with branched alkylamine functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its specific carbon chain structure imparts desired biological activity and selectivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Acts as a precursor for chiral ligands and catalysts in asymmetric synthesis, important for producing enantiomerically pure compounds.
• Polymer Modification: Employed in the creation of specialty polyamides, epoxy curing agents, and other polymers to modify thermal and mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Provides a protected amine source for multi-step synthetic routes in fine chemical and academic research laboratories.
• Surface Active Agent Intermediate: Used in the manufacture of certain cationic surfactants and corrosion inhibitors for industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methylpentan-1-Amine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	116008-13-0
Molecular Formula	C6H15N•HCl
Molecular Weight	137.65 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Amino-4-methylpentane hydrochloride; 4-Methyl-1-pentanamine hydrochloride; 4-Methylpentylamine hydrochloride; Isohexylamine hydrochloride; (4-Methylpentyl)amine hydrochloride; 4-Methylamylamine hydrochloride; 4-Methylpentanamine HCl
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Methylpentan-1-Amine Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation by IR spectroscopy and purity determination by titration or HPLC, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results 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, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.