Description

1-(Carboxymethyl)Pyridinium Chloride is a versatile quaternary ammonium compound with a reactive carboxylate group, making it a valuable intermediate for synthesis and modification. Its bifunctional nature allows it to act as a coupling agent or a precursor for betaine-type surfactants and specialty polymers. This chemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and personal care industries seeking to introduce cationic or zwitterionic functionality into their products.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs requiring cationic or betaine modifications.
• Surfactant & Detergent Precursor: Serves as a key building block for manufacturing betaine-type surfactants, which are mild and effective in personal care and industrial cleaning formulations.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce cationic charges or carboxyl groups into polymers for applications in water treatment, coatings, and advanced materials.
• Bioconjugation & Protein Chemistry: Acts as a linker or modifying agent for biomolecules in research and diagnostic kit development.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Utilized as an intermediate in the production of certain herbicides and plant growth regulators.
• Catalyst & Phase Transfer Agent: Functions in specific organic synthesis reactions where its quaternary ammonium structure facilitates reaction kinetics.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Carboxymethyl)Pyridinium Chloride
CAS No.	65100-54-1
Molecular Formula	C7H8ClNO2
Molecular Weight	173.60 g/mol
Synonyms	Pyridinium, 1-(carboxymethyl)-, chloride; N-Carboxymethylpyridinium Chloride; (Carboxymethyl)pyridinium Chloride; Betaine Hydrochloride (Pyridine); Pyridinebetaine Hydrochloride; 1-Pyridinioacetate Chloride; N-(Carboxymethyl)pyridinium Chloride
EINECS	265-476-6

Quality Control

Our 1-(Carboxymethyl)Pyridinium Chloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets precise specifications for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your quality requirements.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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