Description

3-Chloropropylamine Hydrochloride is a versatile bifunctional organic building block, featuring both a reactive primary amine and a chloroalkyl group. This compound is essential for the synthesis of various pharmacologically active molecules and advanced materials, enabling the introduction of a 3-aminopropyl moiety. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients, ligands, and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including β-blockers, antidepressants, and antineoplastic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, where it acts as a linker or functional group carrier.
• Ligand and Chelator Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing polyamine chelating agents and ligands for metal catalysis and medical imaging.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce amine functionality into polymers, resins, and surfaces for creating ion-exchange materials, adhesives, and coatings.
• Bioconjugation and Probe Synthesis: Useful in biochemical research for labeling biomolecules or creating fluorescent probes and cross-linking agents.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A valuable reagent for nucleophilic substitution reactions and heterocyclic chemistry, facilitating the construction of complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloropropylamine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	6276-54-6
Molecular Formula	C₃H₉Cl₂N
Molecular Weight	130.02 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloro-1-propanamine hydrochloride; 3-Aminopropyl chloride hydrochloride; γ-Chloropropylamine hydrochloride; 1-Amino-3-chloropropane hydrochloride; (3-Chloropropyl)ammonium chloride; 3-Chloropropan-1-amine hydrochloride; NSC 8815
EINECS	228-463-6

Quality Control

Our 3-Chloropropylamine Hydrochloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and test results 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product quality and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	142 - 148 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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