Description

1-Chloro-N,n-Dimethylmethanamine is a versatile organic building block and reagent of significant importance in synthetic chemistry. Its primary value lies in its role as a precursor for the synthesis of quaternary ammonium compounds and other specialty chemicals. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for complex synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing quaternary ammonium moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Phase Transfer Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a raw material for manufacturing quaternary ammonium salts used as phase transfer catalysts.
• Surfactant and Disinfectant Manufacturing: Intermediate in the production of cationic surfactants and biocidal agents.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the modification of polymers and the synthesis of ion-exchange resins.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an alkylating agent and a source of the dimethylaminomethyl group in various organic transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Chloro-N,n-Dimethylmethanamine
CAS No.	30438-74-5
Molecular Formula	C3H8ClN
Molecular Weight	93.55 g/mol
Synonyms	Chloromethyldimethylamine; (Chloromethyl)dimethylamine; N,N-Dimethyl(chloromethyl)amine; Dimethylaminomethyl chloride; DMAM-Cl; N,N-Dimethylaminomethyl chloride; 1-Chloro-N,N-dimethylmethanamine; (Dimethylamino)methyl chloride
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Quality Control

Our 1-Chloro-N,n-Dimethylmethanamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profile determination by GC or HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for industrial and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic nature, containers should be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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