Description

2-Ethylaziridine is a versatile and highly reactive organic compound belonging to the aziridine class, valued for its strained three-membered heterocyclic ring. This structure makes it a crucial building block in organic synthesis, particularly for introducing the ethylaziridine moiety into more complex molecules. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer sectors for developing novel compounds and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that incorporate ethylamine functionalities.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a cross-linking agent or monomer for producing specialty polymers with tailored properties, such as adhesives and coatings.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for studying ring-opening reactions and developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Surface Treatment Agent: Utilized in formulations for surface modification to alter wettability, adhesion, or other surface characteristics of materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Functions as a precursor for synthesizing complex ligands and catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and other catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Ethylaziridine
CAS No.	2549-67-9
Molecular Formula	C4H9N
Molecular Weight	71.12 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Ethylaziridine; N-Ethylethylenimine; 1-Ethylaziridine; Ethylaziridine; Ethyl ethyleneimine; Aziridine, 1-ethyl-; 1-Ethylazacyclopropane; Ethylimine
EINECS	219-819-5

Quality Control

Our 2-Ethylaziridine is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including purity assay and impurity profiling, to meet the stringent requirements of our global B2B clients. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile and strong alkaline nature, it should be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to minimize degradation and moisture absorption. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Impurities (GC)	≤ 1.0% (total)

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