Description

2-Chloroethanamine is a versatile organic building block featuring a reactive chloro and amine functional group. This bifunctional nature makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing a wide range of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. Industries such as pharmaceutical manufacturing, fine chemical synthesis, and polymer research rely on this compound for its utility in creating complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs containing aminoethyl moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for specialty polymers, coatings, and epoxy resins.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and complex organic ligands for catalysts.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: Useful in biochemical research for modifying proteins, peptides, and other biomolecules.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: A component in formulations designed to protect metal surfaces in industrial processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloroethanamine
CAS No.	689-98-5
Molecular Formula	C2H6ClN
Molecular Weight	79.52 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloroethylamine; 2-Chloro-1-ethanamine; 2-Chloroethan-1-amine; β-Chloroethylamine; Ethylamine, 2-chloro-; Monochloroethylamine; 1-Amino-2-chloroethane; 2-Chloroethylamine hydrochloride (salt form); Aminoethyl chloride
EINECS	211-700-8

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloroethanamine is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by GC or HPLC, identity confirmation (IR), and impurity profiling to ensure it meets the required specifications for your application. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, detailing all quality parameters.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability. The product is moisture-sensitive and should be handled under inert atmosphere when appropriate.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Density (at 20°C)	1.10 - 1.15 g/mL

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