2-Chloroethylamine hydrochloride

Synonym(s):2-Aminoethyl chloride hydrochloride;2-Chloroethylamine hydrochloride, ß-Aminoethyl chloride hydrochloride;2-Chloroethylammonium chloride

CAS NO.：870-24-6
Empirical Formula: C2H7Cl2N
Molecular Weight: 115.99
MDL number: MFCD00012887
EINECS: 212-793-2
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-09-25 17:15:13

2-Chloroethylamine hydrochloride Structural

What is 2-Chloroethylamine hydrochloride?

Chemical properties

WHITE TO LIGHT BEIGE CRYSTALLINE POWDER

The Uses of 2-Chloroethylamine hydrochloride

2-chloroethylamine hydrochloride is used as an intermediate in active pharmaceutical ingredients and dyes. It is also used in organic synthesis. Further, it is employed as a derivatizing reagent for amino acids, dipeptides and nucleotides.

The Uses of 2-Chloroethylamine hydrochloride

2-Chloroethylamine hydrochloride can be used in the preparation of novel Schiff base ligands. These ligands, when immobilized on silica gels, form inexpensive materials for the removal of metal ions such as Ni²⁺ and Co²⁺ ions from contaminated water.
Other applications:

Alginate derivatization via aminoethylation to form aminoethyl alginate.
Synthesis of N-(2-chloroethyl)-benzaldimine.
Derivatization of starch to form aminoethyl (AE-St) starch derivatives.

Properties of 2-Chloroethylamine hydrochloride

Melting point:	140-150 °C(lit.)
storage temp.	Store below +30°C.
solubility	5666g/l
form	Crystalline Powder
color	White to light beige
PH	2-3 (5666g/l, H2O, 20℃)
Water Solubility	SOLUBLE
Sensitive	Hygroscopic
BRN	3590304
InChI	InChI=1S/C2H6ClN.ClH/c3-1-2-4;/h1-2,4H2;1H
CAS DataBase Reference	870-24-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	2-Chloroethylamine hydrochloride (870-24-6)

Safety information for 2-Chloroethylamine hydrochloride

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Health Hazard GHS08
GHS Hazard Statements	H290:Corrosive to Metals H314:Skin corrosion/irritation H341:Germ cell mutagenicity
Precautionary Statement Codes	P202:Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.