Description

Pentan-2-Amine Hydrochloride is a high-purity organic salt of a primary amine, widely utilized as a versatile building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its significance lies in providing a stable, crystalline form of the valuable pentan-2-amine intermediate, facilitating precise handling and reaction control. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it serves as a key precursor for the development of active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a branched alkylamine moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where its amine structure is incorporated into target molecules.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile reagent for introducing the sec-butylamino group in nucleophilic substitution and reductive amination reactions.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new reaction pathways and creating novel chemical entities.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Acts as a precursor for chiral ligands or catalyst systems used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the manufacture of dyes, flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentan-2-Amine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	76716-21-7
Molecular Formula	C5H13N·HCl
Molecular Weight	123.62 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Aminopentane Hydrochloride; sec-Butylmethylamine Hydrochloride; 1-Methylbutylamine Hydrochloride; Pentan-2-amine HCl; 2-Pentylamine Hydrochloride; (RS)-Pentan-2-amine hydrochloride; (±)-2-Aminopentane hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our Pentan-2-Amine Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems 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, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support cGMP and ISO standards for pharmaceutical and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions 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%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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