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.
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Applications
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.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
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