2-Chloroethylamine hydrochloride

CAS: 870-24-6

Ref. 3D-FC34722

Product Information

• Name: 2-Chloroethylamine hydrochloride
• Synonyms: 2-Aminoethyl chloride hydrochloride
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-Chloroethylamine hydrochloride is a chemical compound that has a hydroxyl group, which is an epoxide. It reacts with itself to form aziridine and amines, which are genotoxic compounds. 2-Chloroethylamine hydrochloride is used as an analytical method for the determination of the concentration of epoxides in air samples and can be produced by reacting chlorine with ethylamine. The reaction mechanism for this process is not well understood but it may involve coordination geometry and particle formation. This chemical compound can also be found in pharmaceutical drugs designed to treat cancer or heart disease.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 115.99 g/mol
• Formula: C₂H₆ClN•HCl
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder