Description

n-Ethylhydroxylamine is a versatile organic compound belonging to the hydroxylamine family, valued for its dual functionality as both a nucleophile and a reducing agent. This makes it a critical intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals, where it is used to introduce the N-ethylhydroxylamino moiety or to protect carbonyl groups. Key industries that rely on this high-purity building block include pharmaceutical R&D, crop protection manufacturing, and specialty polymer production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including oxaziridines and N-oxide derivatives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymerization Inhibitor & Stabilizer: Acts as a short-stopper in radical polymerization processes (e.g., for vinyl monomers) and as a stabilizer for sensitive chemicals.
• Photographic Developer: Serves as a component in photographic developing solutions.
• Rubber & Resin Crosslinking Agent: Facilitates cross-linking reactions in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Metal Extraction & Surface Treatment: Employed as a chelating agent in hydrometallurgy and in metal surface treatment formulations.
• Research & Development: Essential reagent in organic synthesis laboratories for nucleophilic reactions and reductive aminations.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Ethylhydroxylamine
CAS No.	624-81-7
Molecular Formula	C2H7NO
Molecular Weight	61.08 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Ethylhydroxylamine; Ethylhydroxylamine; N-Ethylhydroxyamine; Hydroxylamine, N-ethyl-; Ethylhydroxyamine; N-EHA; N-Ethylhydroxylamine free base; Ethanamine, N-hydroxy-; 1-Hydroxyethylamine
EINECS	210-854-5

Quality Control

Our n-Ethylhydroxylamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical testing, with specifications typically meeting or exceeding industry standards for technical and pharmaceutical intermediate grades. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment to guarantee product integrity and support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and is light-sensitive. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC or Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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