Description

3-Dimethylaminopropane-1,2-Diol is a versatile amino alcohol building block with significant utility in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Its bifunctional nature, containing both tertiary amine and diol groups, makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecules and modifying material properties. This compound is essential for researchers and industrial chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to introduce polar, water-solubilizing, or pH-buffering functionalities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of drugs requiring amino-alcohol motifs.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Used as a component in formulations for protecting metals in industrial cooling and boiler water systems.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a monomer or chain extender in the production of polyurethanes, epoxy resins, and other polymers to impart flexibility and adhesion properties.
• Gas Treating Agent: Employed in formulations for acid gas (e.g., CO2, H2S) scrubbing processes due to its amine functionality.
• Surfactant and Emulsifier Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for manufacturing amphoteric or cationic surfactants used in personal care and industrial cleaning products.
• Catalyst and Ligand: Utilized in coordination chemistry and as a ligand for metal catalysts in various organic transformations.
• Bioconjugation and Linker Chemistry: Useful in biochemical research for creating cross-linkers and modifying biomolecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Dimethylaminopropane-1,2-Diol
CAS No.	623-57-4
Molecular Formula	C5H13NO2
Molecular Weight	119.16 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Propanediol, 3-(dimethylamino)-; 3-Dimethylamino-1,2-propanediol; 3-(Dimethylamino)propane-1,2-diol; DMAPD; NSC 402124; 3-(N,N-Dimethylamino)-1,2-propanediol; 2,3-Dihydroxypropyl dimethylamine; Dimethylamino-1,2-dihydroxypropane
EINECS	210-791-0

Quality Control

Our 3-Dimethylaminopropane-1,2-Diol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthesis and industrial applications. 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, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC or Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.4580 - 1.4620
Density (20°C)	1.010 - 1.030 g/mL

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