Description

Methylaminoacetonitrile Hydrochloride is a versatile organic salt widely used as a key synthetic intermediate in pharmaceutical and fine chemical manufacturing. Its primary value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, serving as a crucial building block for constructing complex molecular frameworks. This compound is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for advanced synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing amino acid or heterocyclic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its nitrile and amine functionalities are utilized.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in organic synthesis for the preparation of complex molecules in research and development laboratories.
• Bioconjugate Chemistry: Can serve as a linker or spacer molecule in the development of bioconjugates and probes for biochemical applications.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or precursor for novel polymers and functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methylaminoacetonitrile Hydrochloride
CAS No.	25808-30-4
Molecular Formula	C₃H₇ClN₂
Molecular Weight	106.55 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Methylglycinonitrile Hydrochloride; (Methylamino)acetonitrile Hydrochloride; 2-(Methylamino)acetonitrile Hydrochloride; Glycinonitrile, N-methyl-, hydrochloride; Aminoacetonitrile, N-methyl-, hydrochloride; Methylaminoacetonitrile HCl; N-Methylaminoacetonitrile hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our Methylaminoacetonitrile Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and titration methods, to confirm identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent decomposition. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

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

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