Description

2-Chloroethylamine Hydrochloride is a versatile organic salt widely used as a key building block in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, featuring both a nucleophilic amine group and an electrophilic chloroethyl moiety, enabling the construction of complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing active ingredients and advanced intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing ethylenediamine or piperazine derivatives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require chloroethylamine functional groups.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile reagent for organic synthesis, enabling alkylation reactions and the formation of heterocyclic compounds in laboratory settings.
• Polymer Modification: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating functional polymers with amine groups, such as ion-exchange resins or chelating agents.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: Utilized in biochemical applications for modifying proteins, peptides, or other biomolecules by introducing reactive handles.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloroethylamine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	870-24-6
Molecular Formula	C2H7Cl2N
Molecular Weight	116.00 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloroethylammonium Chloride; 2-Chloroethanamine Hydrochloride; 1-Amino-2-chloroethane Hydrochloride; β-Chloroethylamine Hydrochloride; Ethylamine, 2-chloro-, hydrochloride; Monochloroethylamine Hydrochloride; Aminoethyl Chloride Hydrochloride; AEC Hydrochloride
EINECS	212-791-8

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloroethylamine Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive quality documentation, including a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) for each lot, which confirms identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Our standard grade meets typical requirements for industrial and research use, and we can support development of custom specifications to align with specific project needs, including those for GMP or other regulated environments.

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 under dry conditions to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	142 - 148 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
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.