Description

Ethanolamine Hydrochloride is a versatile organic salt formed from ethanolamine and hydrochloric acid, widely recognized for its role as a key intermediate and reagent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its dual functionality, serving as a source of both the ethanolamine moiety and a hydrochloride salt, which is critical for pH adjustment and salt formation in pharmaceutical processes. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable, high-purity building blocks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring ethanolamine derivatives or hydrochloride salts for improved stability and bioavailability.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a reagent and buffer component in molecular biology and biochemical assays, where its properties facilitate specific reaction conditions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the manufacturing of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate ethanolamine structures.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Employed in the production of specialty chemicals and formulations designed to prevent corrosion in industrial cooling and boiler systems.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in various organic transformations, including amidation and esterification reactions, as well as for the protection and deprotection of functional groups.
• Personal Care & Cosmetic Ingredients: Acts as a pH adjuster and a starting material in the synthesis of surfactants and emulsifiers used in cosmetic formulations.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Ethanolamine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	2002-24-6
Molecular Formula	C2H8ClNO
Molecular Weight	97.54 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Aminoethanol Hydrochloride; Monoethanolamine Hydrochloride; Ethanolamine HCl; β-Aminoethyl Alcohol Hydrochloride; Colamine Hydrochloride; MEA Hydrochloride; 2-Hydroxyethylammonium Chloride; Aminoethanol Hydrochloride
EINECS	217-889-1

Quality Control

Our Ethanolamine Hydrochloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets stringent specifications for identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, clarity of solution, and residual solvent content. Our quality commitment supports compliance with cGMP and ISO standards for pharmaceutical and industrial applications.

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 in a dry environment to prevent caking and degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0 %
Melting Point	84 - 88 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Clarity of Solution	Clear and colorless

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