Description

2-Ethyl Piperazine Hydrochloride is a versatile organic salt widely used as a key building block in pharmaceutical synthesis and fine chemical manufacturing. Its value lies in its role as a functionalized piperazine derivative, enabling the introduction of the ethyl-piperazine moiety into complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or advanced intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of central nervous system (CNS) drugs, antivirals, and anti-cancer agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the piperazine ring system contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal complexation processes.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers, resins, and coatings with tailored properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for medicinal chemistry, process optimization, and the discovery of novel chemical entities in academic and industrial R&D labs.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the multi-step synthesis of complex fine chemicals and specialty additives for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Ethyl Piperazine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	259808-09-8
Molecular Formula	C6H14N2·HCl
Molecular Weight	150.65 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Ethylpiperazine Hydrochloride; 2-Ethylpiperazine Dihydrochloride; N-Ethylpiperazine Hydrochloride; Piperazine, 1-ethyl-, hydrochloride; 1-Ethylpiperazinium Chloride; Ethylpiperazine HCl; EPZ HCl
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Quality Control

Our 2-Ethyl Piperazine Hydrochloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Production adheres to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) where applicable. Every lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, ensuring it meets the stringent requirements for pharmaceutical and fine chemical applications. Certificates are available upon request.

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 under anhydrous conditions. 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
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%, Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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