Description

Methylenediamine Dihydrochloride is a versatile organic salt primarily used as a key building block in chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a protected diamine reagent, offering enhanced stability and handling properties compared to the free base. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries, where it serves as a crucial intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), ligands, and complex organic molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the synthesis of various drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Ligand Synthesis: Used in the preparation of chelating agents and ligands for catalysis and metal complexation.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a protected diamine source in multi-step synthetic routes for complex organic molecules.
• Bioconjugation: Utilized in biochemical research for modifying proteins, peptides, or other biomolecules.
• Agrochemical Production: An intermediate in the manufacture of certain herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methylenediamine Dihydrochloride
CAS No.	57166-92-4
Molecular Formula	C2H10Cl2N2 or H2N-CH2-NH2 · 2HCl
Molecular Weight	133.02 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Ethanediamine Dihydrochloride; Ethylenediamine Dihydrochloride; Diaminoethane Dihydrochloride; Ethylenediamine, Dihydrochloride; Ethylenediammonium Dichloride; EDA·2HCl; 1,2-Diaminoethane Dihydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our Methylenediamine Dihydrochloride 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 compliance with your project requirements.

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 conditions to prevent degradation and clumping.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.