Description

Aminoethyl Nitrate is a specialized organic nitrate compound with the CAS registry number 646-02-6. This chemical is valued for its strong oxidizing properties, making it a critical intermediate and reagent in controlled chemical synthesis and specialized material production. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing novel compounds and formulations.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a key building block for the production of more complex nitrogen-containing compounds, including certain pharmaceuticals and dyes.
• Research & Development Reagent: Used in laboratory settings for organic synthesis, particularly in reactions requiring a nitrate ester functional group.
• Energetic Materials Research: Investigated as a component or precursor in the development of specialized propellants and explosives due to its oxidizing nature.
• Agrochemical Intermediate: Potential use in the synthesis of certain nitrate-based plant growth regulators or herbicide precursors.
• Cross-linking Agent: Can be utilized in polymer chemistry to introduce nitrate ester groups for modifying material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aminoethyl Nitrate
CAS No.	646-02-6
Molecular Formula	C2H6N2O3
Molecular Weight	106.08 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Aminoethyl Nitrate; Ethanol, 2-amino-, nitrate (ester); Nitric acid 2-aminoethyl ester; 2-Nitrooxyethylamine; β-Aminoethyl nitrate; Aminoethanol nitrate; O2-Nitratoethanolamine
EINECS	211-468-1

Quality Control

Every batch of Aminoethyl Nitrate is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure consistency and purity for industrial and research applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to meet exacting customer specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources, sparks, and open flame. Due to its nature as a strong oxidizer, it must be segregated from combustible materials, reducing agents, and strong acids. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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