Description

2-Aminoethanol Hydrobromide is the hydrobromide salt of ethanolamine, a versatile organic building block with significant utility in synthetic chemistry. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals, where its amine functionality is essential for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is particularly relevant for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries seeking a reliable, high-purity reagent for synthesis and process development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring ethanolamine-derived moieties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Used in various reactions, including alkylations and as a precursor for generating other functionalized amines and heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Production: Serves as an intermediate in the manufacture of certain herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in laboratory settings for protein sequencing studies and as a buffer component in specific biochemical applications.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Can be utilized in the development of specialty chemical formulations designed to protect metal surfaces.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialized resins and functional polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Aminoethanol Hydrobromide
CAS No.	23382-12-9
Molecular Formula	C₂H₈BrNO
Molecular Weight	142.00 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethanolamine Hydrobromide; 2-Hydroxyethylammonium Bromide; Monoethanolamine Hydrobromide; β-Aminoethyl Alcohol Hydrobromide; Colamine Hydrobromide; Ethylolamine Hydrobromide; Aminoethanol Hydrobromide; HBr Salt of Ethanolamine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

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

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent decomposition and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
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.