Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
870-24-6
Molecular Formula
C2H7Cl2N
Molecular Weight
115.99 g/mol
Synonym

Chloroethylamine hydrochloride; Chloroethylamine HCL; 2-ChloroethylamineHcl99%; 

Keywords
Amines
Miscellaneous compounds
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2-Chloroethylamine hydrochloride is a small organic compound consisting of a 2-chloroethyl group attached to a primary amine, existing as its hydrochloride salt. It is commonly used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other specialized organic chemicals due to its reactive chloro and amino functionalities.