Description

(Dimethylaminomethylene-Aminomethylene)Dimethylammonium Chloride is a specialized quaternary ammonium salt with a unique geminal bis(aminomethylene) structure, serving as a versatile building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, which enables the efficient construction of complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles and functional materials. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and performance additives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic scaffolds for potential drug candidates, including kinase inhibitors and antimicrobial agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in constructing novel pesticidal and herbicidal compounds that require specific nitrogen-based architectures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer & Material Science: Functional monomer for introducing cationic or cross-linking sites into polymers, applicable in water treatment flocculants or specialty coatings.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for academic and industrial researchers exploring new reactions and methodologies in organic chemistry.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs for the production of bespoke intermediates for client-specific projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Dimethylaminomethylene-Aminomethylene)Dimethylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	20353-93-9
Molecular Formula	C7H16ClN3
Molecular Weight	177.68 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N,N',N'-Tetramethylmethanediamine Dihydrochloride; Bis(dimethylaminomethylene)ammonium Chloride; 1,1-Bis(dimethylaminomethylene)formamidinium Chloride; (Dimethylamino)methyleneamino-methylene-dimethyl-ammonium Chloride; Tetramethylbis(aminomethylene)ammonium Dichloride; DADMAC-related bis-quat precursor; Geminal Bis(aminomethylene) Ammonium Salt
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Quality Control

Our (Dimethylaminomethylene-Aminomethylene)Dimethylammonium Chloride is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and KF titration for moisture content, to ensure it meets precise specifications for research and scale-up applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at 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 purity and stability. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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