Description

Ethylamine Hydroiodide is an organic salt formed from ethylamine and hydroiodic acid. This compound serves as a versatile reagent and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis, valued for its iodine content and amine functionality. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical sectors for applications ranging from molecular building blocks to specialized catalysis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing iodine or requiring quaternary ammonium salt formation.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Used as an alkylating agent or as a source of iodide ions in nucleophilic substitution and coupling reactions.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and developing novel compounds.
• Catalyst Preparation: Acts as a precursor or co-catalyst in the preparation of catalysts used in various organic transformations.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and complex organic molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethylamine Hydroiodide
CAS No.	506-58-1
Molecular Formula	C₂H₈IN
Molecular Weight	172.99 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethanamine Hydroiodide; Aminoethane Hydroiodide; Monoethylamine Hydroiodide; Ethylammonium Iodide; EA.HI; Hydroiodic Acid Monoethylamine Salt; Ethylamine, Hydroiodide
EINECS	208-048-1

Quality Control

Our Ethylamine Hydroiodide is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, supporting its use in regulated environments.

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) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to prevent decomposition. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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