Description

2-Amino-n-Ethyl-Acetamide Hydrochloride is a high-purity organic salt with significant utility as a versatile chemical intermediate. Its value lies in its bifunctional amine and amide groups, which enable its use in the synthesis of more complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought by the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for research and development, as well as in fine chemical manufacturing for producing specialty compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a functionalized ethylamine moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Peptide Mimetics & Modifications: Serves as a precursor for introducing specific side chains or linkers in peptide chemistry and bio-conjugation.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and specialty surfactants.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized as a reagent in life science research for probing enzymatic activity or modifying biomolecules.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating functional polymers with amine groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-n-Ethyl-Acetamide Hydrochloride
CAS No.	26595-78-8
Molecular Formula	C4H11N2O·HCl
Molecular Weight	138.60 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(2-Aminoethyl)acetamide hydrochloride; 2-Aminoethylacetamide hydrochloride; Acetamide, N-(2-aminoethyl)-, hydrochloride; N-Acetylethylenediamine hydrochloride; N1-Acetylethane-1,2-diamine hydrochloride; Glycinamide, N-ethyl-, hydrochloride; AEA hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-n-Ethyl-Acetamide Hydrochloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthesis and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, 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 area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

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 (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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