Description

2-(Dimethylamino)Acetaldehyde, Hydrochloride is an important organic salt and versatile chemical intermediate. This compound is valued for its role in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research and development. It is essential for chemists and manufacturers in the life sciences, fine chemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking a reliable building block for heterocyclic and functional amine synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and complex organic ligands for catalysis.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of various quaternary ammonium compounds and other functionalized amines.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Dimethylamino)Acetaldehyde, Hydrochloride
CAS No.	125969-54-2
Molecular Formula	C4H10ClNO
Molecular Weight	123.58 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N-Dimethylaminoacetaldehyde Hydrochloride; (Dimethylamino)acetaldehyde Hydrochloride; 2-(N,N-Dimethylamino)acetaldehyde HCl; N,N-Dimethylglycinal Hydrochloride; Aminoacetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal Hydrochloride (related); DMAA·HCl; N,N-Dimethyl-2-aminoacetaldehyde Hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our 2-(Dimethylamino)Acetaldehyde, Hydrochloride is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global customer base. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed and away from direct light to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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