Description

(2-Aminoethyl)Trimethylammonium Chloride Hydrochloride is a quaternary ammonium salt derivative of ethylenediamine, widely utilized as a versatile cationic intermediate and building block. Its dual functionality makes it a critical reagent for introducing a permanent positive charge into target molecules, enhancing solubility and bioactivity. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biochemical, and polymer industries, particularly for synthesizing choline analogs, betaine derivatives, and specialized surfactants.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Key intermediate for producing cholinergic agents, betaine derivatives, and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring a quaternary ammonium moiety.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a precursor for synthesizing specialized reagents, enzyme substrates, and fluorescent probes in molecular biology and diagnostic applications.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a cationic monomer or modifier for creating ion-exchange resins, flocculants, and polymers with enhanced surface properties.
• Surfactant & Detergent Formulation: Serves as a building block for synthesizing cationic surfactants used in personal care, fabric softeners, and industrial cleaning products.
• Agrochemical Intermediates: Employed in the synthesis of certain herbicides and plant growth regulators that benefit from cationic functionality.
• Water Treatment Chemicals: A precursor for compounds used in scale inhibition, corrosion control, and as biocidal agents in industrial water systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Aminoethyl)Trimethylammonium Chloride Hydrochloride
CAS No.	3399-67-5
Molecular Formula	C5H15N2Cl2 or [H3C-N+(CH3)3-CH2-CH2-NH3+] 2Cl-
Molecular Weight	183.10 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N,N-Trimethyl-2-aminoethylammonium Chloride Hydrochloride; (2-Trimethylammonioethyl)ammonium Dichloride; Chlormequat Chloride Impurity A (EP); 2-Trimethylammoniumethylamine Dihydrochloride; N-Trimethylammonioethylamine Dihydrochloride; TMEDA Salt; 1-Amino-2-trimethylammoniumethane Dichloride; Ethanaminium, N,N,N-trimethyl-2-[(amino)methyl]-, dichloride
EINECS	222-265-5

Quality Control

Our (2-Aminoethyl)Trimethylammonium Chloride Hydrochloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic and spectroscopic data are provided for every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch reliability.

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 sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product stability and handling properties.

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
pH (5% solution)	3.0 - 5.5

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