Description

1-Amino-3-Chloropropan-2-Olhydrochloride is a versatile organic building block and pharmaceutical intermediate of significant commercial importance. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both amino and chlorohydrin moieties, makes it a valuable precursor for synthesizing a wide range of complex molecules. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key starting material in the synthesis of β-blockers, antiviral agents, and other active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Crosslinking Agent: Serves as a reactive monomer or crosslinker in polymer chemistry for resins and specialty coatings.
• Bioconjugation Reagent: Utilized in biochemical research for modifying proteins, peptides, and other biomolecules.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in nucleophilic substitution and ring-closing reactions to construct heterocyclic compounds.
• Surfactant & Quaternary Ammonium Compound Precursor: Acts as a feedstock for manufacturing cationic surfactants and disinfectants.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Amino-3-Chloropropan-2-Olhydrochloride
CAS No.	62037-46-1
Molecular Formula	C3H9Cl2NO
Molecular Weight	158.01 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloro-2-hydroxypropylamine hydrochloride; 1-Amino-3-chloro-2-propanol hydrochloride; 3-Chloro-1-amino-2-propanol hydrochloride; 2-Propanol, 1-amino-3-chloro-, hydrochloride; 3-Chloro-2-hydroxy-1-propylamine hydrochloride; 1-Amino-3-chloropropan-2-ol HCl; (RS)-1-Amino-3-chloro-2-propanol hydrochloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Amino-3-Chloropropan-2-Olhydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthesis and research 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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