Description

1-Methylcyclopropylamine Hydrochloride is a versatile organic salt with a constrained cyclopropyl structure, offering unique reactivity and stability. This compound is a valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for introducing the sterically hindered and conformationally rigid 1-methylcyclopropylamine moiety. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the creation of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of new drug candidates, especially in medicinal chemistry programs targeting protease inhibitors, receptor modulators, and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the cyclopropyl group can enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands or organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers, dendrimers, or functionalized surfaces that require amine functionality with specific steric properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for labeling or modifying biomolecules to study biological processes and interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Methylcyclopropylamine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	88887-87-0
Molecular Formula	C4H9N·HCl
Molecular Weight	107.58 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methylcyclopropanamine hydrochloride; (1-Methylcyclopropyl)amine hydrochloride; 1-MCP amine HCl; Cyclopropanamine, 1-methyl-, hydrochloride; 1-Methylcyclopropylammonium chloride
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Quality Control

Our 1-Methylcyclopropylamine Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, detailing key parameters such as assay and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for research and scale-up.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

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%

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