Description

Pinane-3-Methylammonium Chloride is a high-purity, specialized quaternary ammonium salt derived from pinane, a bicyclic monoterpene. This compound is valued for its unique structural framework, which imparts specific steric and chemical properties useful in advanced synthesis and material science. It serves as a critical intermediate or building block for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, particularly in the development of chiral compounds, phase-transfer catalysts, and ionic liquids.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring chiral, terpene-based scaffolds.
• Catalyst & Ligand Precursor: Acts as a precursor for chiral phase-transfer catalysts or ligands in asymmetric synthesis.
• Ionic Liquid Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating novel, task-specific ionic liquids with low melting points.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators with enhanced properties.
• Surface-Active Agent: Potential use in the formulation of specialty surfactants and disinfectants due to its quaternary ammonium structure.
• Material Science: Investigated for incorporation into polymers or coatings to modify surface characteristics and stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pinane-3-Methylammonium Chloride
CAS No.	68092-54-6
Molecular Formula	C11H22ClN
Molecular Weight	203.75 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methylpinan-3-aminium Chloride; (1S,2S,5S)-2,6,6-Trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]heptan-3-aminium Chloride; Pinan-3-yltrimethylammonium Chloride; 3-(Aminomethyl)pinane Hydrochloride; Pinane Trimethyl Ammonium Chloride; (1S)-(-)-Pinane-3-methylammonium Chloride; (-)-Pinane-3-methylammonium Chloride
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Quality Control

Our Pinane-3-Methylammonium Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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