Description

Ethylamine Hydrochloride is the stable, solid hydrochloride salt of ethylamine, a versatile primary aliphatic amine. This form is crucial for applications requiring precise handling and controlled reactivity, offering a convenient alternative to the gaseous free base. It serves as a fundamental building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. Industries such as fine chemical manufacturing, life sciences, and material science rely on its consistent quality for research and production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including local anesthetics, antihistamines, and antiviral drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an alkylating agent and a source of the ethylamino group in the preparation of dyes, surfactants, and rubber chemicals.
• Biochemical Research: Employed in protein sequencing and modification studies, as well as in the preparation of buffer solutions.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: A component in formulations designed to protect metals in industrial systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethylamine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	557-66-4
Molecular Formula	C₂H₇N·HCl or C₂H₈ClN
Molecular Weight	81.55 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethanamine Hydrochloride; Monoethylamine Hydrochloride; Ethylammonium Chloride; Aminoethane Hydrochloride; Aethylamin Hydrochlorid; EA·HCl; 1-Aminoethane Hydrochloride
EINECS	209-182-6

Quality Control

Our Ethylamine Hydrochloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthetic applications. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, identification, and impurity profiles. Specifications can be aligned with customer requirements for research or industrial use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	108 - 112 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1 %

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