Description

2-Chloro-1,3-Dimethylimidazolidinium Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive organic salt primarily used as a key reagent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a powerful coupling agent and chlorinating agent, enabling the efficient formation of complex molecular structures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: A critical reagent for the preparation of complex heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Peptide Coupling Agent: Used in peptide synthesis to facilitate amide bond formation between amino acids.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or initiator in the production of specialty polymers and functional materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a chlorination agent and activating reagent for carboxylic acids and other functional groups.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Useful for labeling biomolecules such as proteins and nucleic acids for diagnostic applications.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for creating ionic liquids and other advanced materials with unique properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-1,3-Dimethylimidazolidinium Chloride
CAS No.	37091-73-9
Molecular Formula	C5H10Cl2N2
Molecular Weight	169.05 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Dimethyl-2-chloroimidazolidinium Chloride; 2-Chloro-1,3-dimethyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-3-ium Chloride; 2-Chloro-1,3-dimethylimidazolidin-1-ium Chloride; CDI-HCl (common abbreviation); Chloro-Dimethylimidazolidinium Chloride; N,N'-Dimethyl-2-chloroimidazolidinium Chloride; (Chloromethylene)dimethylimidazolidinium Chloride
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Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-1,3-Dimethylimidazolidinium Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and titration, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes. Our production adheres to cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for your most demanding synthesis applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and 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.