Description

(2-Chlorophenyl)Methanamine Hydrochloride is an important organic intermediate in the form of a stable hydrochloride salt. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for creating active ingredients and novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) agents and other therapeutic molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the chlorophenyl moiety is a common structural feature.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands and catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and other specialized organic transformations.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other specialty chemicals requiring a functionalized benzylamine backbone.
• Academic and Industrial Research: A valuable reagent in medicinal chemistry programs for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Chlorophenyl)Methanamine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	22680-44-0
Molecular Formula	C7H9Cl2N
Molecular Weight	178.06 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chlorobenzylamine Hydrochloride; 1-(2-Chlorophenyl)methanamine Hydrochloride; (2-Chlorobenzyl)amine Hydrochloride; α-Amino-2-chlorotoluene Hydrochloride; 2-Chloro-α-toluidine Hydrochloride; Benzenemethanamine, 2-chloro-, hydrochloride; 2-Chlorobenzylammonium Chloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (2-Chlorophenyl)Methanamine Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and industrial synthesis. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics. Our quality management system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of our global customer base in regulated industries.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

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

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