Description

n-Ethylhydroxylamine Hydrochloride is a versatile organic salt widely used as a key reagent and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to act as a potent nucleophile and reducing agent, facilitating critical transformations in complex molecule construction. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is utilized in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), fine chemicals, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of various drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of hydroxamic acid derivatives and other nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, where it serves as a key intermediate for introducing the N-ethylhydroxylamine moiety.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a chain transfer agent, terminator, or modifier in polymerization reactions to control molecular weight and introduce specific functional end-groups.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a versatile reagent for the preparation of oximes, nitrones, and other N-O functional groups, as well as in reductive amination and protection/deprotection sequences.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: A component in specialty formulations designed to protect metals from oxidation and corrosion in industrial processes.
• Photographic Chemical: Used in the synthesis of certain developers and sensitizing dyes for photographic and imaging applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Ethylhydroxylamine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	42548-78-7
Molecular Formula	C₂H₈ClNO
Molecular Weight	97.54 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Ethylhydroxylamine hydrochloride; Ethylhydroxylamine hydrochloride; N-Ethylhydroxyammonium chloride; Hydroxylamine, N-ethyl-, hydrochloride; Ethanamine, N-hydroxy-, hydrochloride (1:1); N-EHA HCl; N-Ethylhydroxylammonium chloride
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Quality Control

Our n-Ethylhydroxylamine Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for demanding synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability and purity. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	~152-156 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.