Description

1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)Pyridinium Chloride is a versatile ionic liquid and quaternary ammonium compound with significant utility in advanced chemical synthesis and material science. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a pyridinium cation and a hydroxyl group, makes it a valuable precursor for catalysts, functionalized ionic liquids, and specialty surfactants. This compound is particularly sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries for developing novel materials and facilitating green chemistry processes.

Application

• Ionic Liquid Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for creating task-specific ionic liquids used as green solvents and catalysts in organic synthesis.
• Phase Transfer Catalyst (PTC): Functions as an effective catalyst in two-phase reaction systems, enhancing reaction rates and yields in alkylation and other industrial processes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Utilized in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug delivery system components.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or additive for producing functional polymers with enhanced properties, such as conductivity or antimicrobial activity.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Employed in the development of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Corrosion Inhibitors: Incorporated into formulations to protect metals in industrial cooling and processing systems.
• Textile Auxiliaries: Used as a softening agent, antistatic agent, or dye-fixing agent in textile manufacturing.
• Research & Development: A valuable building block in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)Pyridinium Chloride
CAS No.	34941-69-0
Molecular Formula	C7H10ClNO
Molecular Weight	159.61 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxyethylpyridinium Chloride; N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyridinium Chloride; Pyridinium, 1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-, chloride; 1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)pyridin-1-ium Chloride; HEPC; 2-Pyridin-1-ium-1-ylethanol Chloride; N-Ethanolpyridinium Chloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)Pyridinium Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and quality assurance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

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

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