Description

2-Chloroethanimidamide Hydrochloride is a versatile chemical intermediate of significant importance in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its reactive amidine and chloroalkyl functional groups, enabling its use in the construction of heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop novel molecules and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds, including imidazoles and guanidines, which are core structures in many active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, contributing to crop protection solutions.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a precursor for modifying peptides and nucleotides, or for creating enzyme inhibitors and other bioactive probes in life science research.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and specialty polymers where its reactive groups facilitate specific molecular modifications.
• Material Science: Investigated for use in the synthesis of advanced organic materials and functionalized surfaces.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Chloroethanimidamide Hydrochloride
CAS No.	20846-52-0
Molecular Formula	C2H6Cl2N2
Molecular Weight	129.99 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloroacetamidine Hydrochloride; Chloroacetamidine Hydrochloride; 2-Chloroethanimidamide Monohydrochloride; Acetamidine, 2-chloro-, hydrochloride; 1-Amino-2-chloroethaniminium chloride; Guanidine, 2-chloro-N-hydroxy-, hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our 2-Chloroethanimidamide Hydrochloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, it is recommended to store the product under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator to maintain stability and prevent degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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