Description

3-Chloro-2-Methylpropan-1-Amine Hydrochloride is a versatile organic building block and intermediate of significant importance in fine chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive amine group and a chloroalkyl moiety, enabling its use in the construction of more complex molecules. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for developing active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a functionalized amine backbone.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its chlorinated structure is incorporated into the final molecule.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in nucleophilic substitution and condensation reactions to introduce the 3-chloro-2-methylpropylamine moiety into target compounds.
• Ligand and Chelating Agent Precursor: Acts as a starting material for the preparation of specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal complexation.
• Polymer Modification: Utilized to functionalize polymers or resins by grafting the amine group onto polymer chains.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for medicinal chemistry and process development in both academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-2-Methylpropan-1-Amine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	96989-37-6
Molecular Formula	C4H11Cl2N
Molecular Weight	144.04 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Amino-3-chloro-2-methylpropane hydrochloride; 3-Chloro-2-methyl-1-propanamine hydrochloride; (3-Chloro-2-methylpropyl)amine hydrochloride; 2-Methyl-3-chloropropylamine hydrochloride; 3-Chloro-2-methylpropylamine hydrochloride; γ-Chloro-β-methylpropylamine hydrochloride; 1-Propanamine, 3-chloro-2-methyl-, hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-2-Methylpropan-1-Amine Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by titration and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and related substances is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for our B2B clients.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

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