Description

4-(Dimethylamino)-2-Butanone Hydrochloride is a versatile organic salt widely utilized as a key intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a building block for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty fine chemicals, offering a reactive dimethylamino ketone moiety. This product is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and academic research sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing amino-ketone functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Serves as a versatile reagent for constructing complex molecules in research and specialty chemical manufacturing.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for method development and novel compound synthesis.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Can be used in the synthesis of certain specialty dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Dimethylamino)-2-Butanone Hydrochloride
CAS No.	54493-24-2
Molecular Formula	C7H15NO·HCl
Molecular Weight	165.66 g/mol (Free base: 129.20 g/mol)
Synonyms	1-(Dimethylamino)-3-butanone hydrochloride; 3-Oxo-1-(dimethylamino)butane hydrochloride; 4-Dimethylamino-2-butanone HCl; Deoxyfructoserotonin hydrochloride precursor; DMAB hydrochloride; 1-(N,N-Dimethylamino)-3-butanone hydrochloride; 4-(N,N-Dimethylamino)-2-butanone hydrochloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer-specific requirements. Each batch is analyzed to confirm identity, purity, and the absence of critical impurities. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are available upon request. We adhere to strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthesis processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled 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 handling properties.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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