Description

o-Isopentylhydroxylamine Hydrochloride is a versatile organic building block and reagent, primarily valued for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules. Its significance lies in its ability to introduce the hydroxylamine functional group, which is crucial for constructing heterocycles, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for scalable synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing oxime or nitrone functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the hydroxylamine moiety is a key structural component.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a specialized reagent for the preparation of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool in medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis for constructing novel molecular scaffolds and exploring new reaction pathways.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers with unique properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	o-Isopentylhydroxylamine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	51951-35-0
Molecular Formula	C5H13NO·HCl
Molecular Weight	139.62 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methylbutylhydroxylamine Hydrochloride; (3-Methylbutyl)hydroxylamine Hydrochloride; 1-Amino-3-methylbutane, N-hydroxy-, hydrochloride; Isoamylhydroxylamine Hydrochloride; O-(3-Methylbutyl)hydroxylamine Hydrochloride; N-Hydroxy-3-methylbutan-1-amine Hydrochloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our o-Isopentylhydroxylamine Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.