Description

Betaine Aldehyde Chloride is a versatile and reactive organic intermediate of significant importance in fine chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an aldehyde and a quaternary ammonium chloride group, makes it a valuable building block for the production of more complex molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for advanced synthesis projects.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of betaine and its derivatives, which are investigated for various therapeutic applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating novel plant growth regulators, surfactants, or specialized active ingredients.
• Biochemical Research: Used in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway research, particularly related to choline and glycine betaine metabolism.
• Surfactant & Detergent Chemistry: Acts as a reactive intermediate for producing zwitterionic or cationic surfactants with specific properties.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce quaternary ammonium and aldehyde functionalities into polymer chains for specialty materials.
• Cross-linking Agent: Utilized in applications where its aldehyde group can form covalent bonds with amines, such as in protein conjugation or resin synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Betaine Aldehyde Chloride
CAS No.	7758-31-8
Molecular Formula	C5H12ClNO
Molecular Weight	137.61 g/mol
Synonyms	(Carboxymethyl)trimethylammonium Chloride Aldehyde; 2-(Trimethylammonio)acetaldehyde Chloride; Aldehydobetaine Chloride; 1-Carboxy-N,N,N-trimethylmethanaminium Chloride, Aldehyde; TMACA; Betaine Aldehyde HCl; (Trimethylammonio)acetaldehyde Chloride; N,N,N-Trimethylglycine Aldehyde Chloride
EINECS	231-824-4

Quality Control

Our Betaine Aldehyde Chloride is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, assay, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 incompatible materials such as strong bases and strong reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
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.