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Basic Information
Product Name: 2-Dimethylaminoisopropyl chloride hydrochloride
CAS Number: 4584-49-0
Alias: DMIC HCl, 1-Chloro-2-(dimethylamino)propane hydrochloride
Molecular Formula: C5H13Cl2N
Molecular Weight: 158.07
IUPAC Name: 1-chloro-N,N-dimethylpropan-2-amine hydrochloride
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Aliphatic tertiary amine hydrochloride salt, alkyl halide derivative
- Structural Features: Propyl carbon chain with dimethylamino group at C2 and chlorine substituent at C1; quaternary ammonium salt formed with HCl, high reactivity of carbon-chlorine bond for nucleophilic substitution
Physical & Chemical Properties
- Appearance: White crystalline powder
- Odor: Slight amine pungent odor
- Melting Point: 185–188 °C (decomposes)
- Solubility: Freely soluble in water, methanol, ethanol; insoluble in ether, alkanes
- Stability: Hygroscopic; stable under dry sealed low-temperature storage; easily undergoes elimination or substitution reaction in alkaline aqueous solution; avoid strong bases, nucleophilic reagents and high temperature
Synthesis & Applications
Production Method
2-Dimethylamino-2-propanol reacts with chlorinating agent, then acidified with hydrochloric acid and recrystallized for purification.
Main Applications
- Pharmaceutical intermediate: Key alkylation building block for antihistamine, antidepressant and cardiovascular APIs
- Organic synthesis reagent: Quaternary ammonium salt precursor, alkylating agent for amine modification
- Fine chemical raw material: Intermediate for cationic surfactants
Safety & Storage Instructions
GHS Hazard Classification
- H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
Personal Protection
Full-face chemical splash goggles, acid-resistant full protective clothing, activated carbon respirator, butyl nitrile gloves; strictly operate in fully ventilated fume hood, avoid contact with alkaline substances
Storage Condition
Hermetically sealed moisture-proof container, cool dry warehouse (temperature ≤25°C); isolated from strong alkali, oxidants, amines and nucleophilic raw materials; prevent moisture absorption
Transportation
Class 8 corrosive hazardous chemicals; avoid rain, sunlight, package breakage and violent collision during transport
Quality Specifications
- Purity: ≥99.0% (GC/HPLC)
- Loss on Drying: ≤0.4%
- Free chloride impurity: ≤0.1%
- Single unknown impurity: ≤0.10%
Information Summary Table
| Item | Specification |
| CAS Number | 4584-49-0 |
| Product Name | 2-Dimethylaminoisopropyl chloride hydrochloride |
| Synonym | DMIC HCl, 1-Chloro-2-(dimethylamino)propane hydrochloride |
| Molecular Formula | C5H13Cl2N |
| Molecular Weight | 158.07 |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Melting Point | 185–188 °C (decompose) |
| Solubility | Soluble in water and short-chain alcohols, insoluble in alkane solvents |
| Purity Standard | ≥99.0% |
| Storage Condition | Sealed moisture-proof cool storage, separate from strong alkali |
| Hazard Property | Corrosive, oral toxic, irritant to respiratory tract |
| Main Usage | Pharmaceutical alkylation intermediate, cationic surfactant raw material, organic synthesis alkylating agent |
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