Description

1-(1-Ethyl-1H-Imidazol-5-Yl)Methanamine Dihydrochloride is a high-purity, specialty organic salt primarily used as a critical building block in advanced pharmaceutical synthesis and chemical research. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting neurological and metabolic pathways. It is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and fine chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for complex multi-step syntheses.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthetic precursor in the research and production of novel drug candidates, especially for central nervous system (CNS) and metabolic disorder targets.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile building block for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds and exploring new chemical entities in academic and industrial labs.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) due to its imidazole-based structure.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: The amine functional group allows for its use in creating linkers and probes for bioconjugation applications in diagnostic and therapeutic development.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed as an intermediate in the synthesis of new-generation pesticides and herbicides that require specific heterocyclic motifs.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or additive in the synthesis of specialty polymers and functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(1-Ethyl-1H-Imidazol-5-Yl)Methanamine Dihydrochloride
CAS No.	1255717-13-5
Molecular Formula	C6H12N3·2HCl
Molecular Weight	215.10 g/mol (for dihydrochloride salt)
Synonyms	1-(1-Ethyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)methanamine dihydrochloride; (1-Ethyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)methanamine dihydrochloride; 5-(Aminomethyl)-1-ethylimidazole dihydrochloride; 1-Ethyl-1H-imidazole-5-methanamine dihydrochloride; 1-Ethyl-5-(aminomethyl)imidazole dihydrochloride; 1-Ethyl-5-imidazolemethanamine dihydrochloride; 1-(1-Ethylimidazol-5-yl)methylamine dihydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our 1-(1-Ethyl-1H-Imidazol-5-Yl)Methanamine Dihydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and pharmaceutical applications. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific project requirements, including those aligned with cGMP principles for advanced intermediates.

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 inert conditions (e.g., nitrogen atmosphere) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

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	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 0.5%

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