Description

2-(4-Chloro-Phenyl)-Ethylamine Hcl is a versatile organic amine salt with a chlorinated aromatic core, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a key chiral intermediate for the production of high-value pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. This compound is essential for research and manufacturing chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system and cardiovascular diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the chlorophenyl moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Chiral Building Block: Employed in asymmetric synthesis to introduce the phenethylamine scaffold, which is common in many bioactive molecules.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a starting material for dyes, pigments, and specialty polymers requiring aromatic amine functionality.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized in life science research as a standard or reagent for studying enzyme inhibition and receptor binding assays.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of advanced polymeric materials with specific thermal or mechanical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(4-Chloro-Phenyl)-Ethylamine Hcl
CAS No.	2492-83-3
Molecular Formula	C8H10ClN • HCl
Molecular Weight	192.08 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Chlorophenethylamine hydrochloride; 2-(4-Chlorophenyl)ethanamine hydrochloride; 1-(4-Chlorophenyl)-2-aminoethane hydrochloride; p-Chlorophenethylamine HCl; 4-Chloro-β-phenylethylamine hydrochloride; CL-PEA HCl; (4-Chlorophenyl)ethylamine hydrochloride
EINECS	219-672-9

Quality Control

Our 2-(4-Chloro-Phenyl)-Ethylamine Hcl is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling, to meet the stringent requirements of our global clientele. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment, and we support compliance with REACH and other major global regulatory frameworks.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.5%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 1.0%
Single Unknown Impurity	≤ 0.5%

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