Description

Chloro-N,N-dimethylformiminium chloride (CAS No. 3724-43-4) is a highly reactive organic salt with the molecular formula C₃H₇Cl₂N. This compound, also known by its IUPAC name chloromethylidene(dimethyl)azanium;chloride, is widely utilized in synthetic organic chemistry as a versatile reagent for formylation and chloromethylation reactions. Its crystalline structure and high purity (>98%) make it ideal for precise laboratory applications, including the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. Packaged under inert conditions to ensure stability, this product is supplied in amber glass bottles to protect against moisture and light degradation. Suitable for researchers and industrial chemists seeking reliable and efficient reagents for complex transformations.

Properties

• CAS Number: 3724-43-4
• Complexity: 44.9
• IUPAC Name: chloromethylene(dimethyl)ammonium;chloride
• InChI: InChI=1S/C3H7ClN.ClH/c1-5(2)3-4;/h3H,1-2H3;1H/q+1;/p-1
• InChI Key: QQVDYSUDFZZPSU-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Exact Mass: 126.9955546
• Molecular Formula: C3H7Cl2N
• Molecular Weight: 128.00
• SMILES: C[N+](=CCl)C.[Cl-]
• Topological: 3
• Monoisotopic Mass: 126.9955546
• Physical Description: Other Solid
• Synonyms: (CHLOROMETHYLENE)DIMETHYLAMMONIUM CHLORIDE, chloromethylene dimethylammonium chloride, chloro-n,n-dimethylformiminium chloride, Methanaminium, N-(chloromethylene)-N-methyl-, chloride (1:1), [chloromethylene]dimethylammonium chloride, 425-970-6, 609-368-2, 3724-43-4, (Chloromethylene)dimethyliminium chloride, Vilsmeier reagent, arnold’s reagent, N-(Chloromethylidene)-N-methylmethanaminium chloride, Methanaminium, N-(chloromethylene)-N-methyl-, chloride, MFCD00011868, N-Chloromethylene-N,N-dimethyl ammonium chloride, chloromethylidene(dimethyl)azanium;chloride, DTXSID7044423, N-(chloromethylene)-N-methylmethanaminium chloride, Chloromethylenedimethylammonium chloride, Q39V7G8776, Chloromethylene(dimethyl)ammonium chloride, (Chloromethylene)dimethylammonium chloride (6CI,7CI); Ammonium, (chloromethylene)dimethyl-, chloride (8CI);, (Chloromethylene)dimethylammonium Chloride(>85%), Viismeier reagent, Dimethylchloroformiminium chloride, Dimethylchloromethyliminium chloride, N,N-Dimethylchloromethyliminium chloride, (Chlormethylene)dimethylammonium chloride, SCHEMBL280, EC 425-970-6, EC 609-368-2, CHEMBL3183181, DTXCID5024423, UNII-Q39V7G8776, QQVDYSUDFZZPSU-UHFFFAOYSA-M, Tox21_302163, GEO-04109, AKOS017345161, chlormethylene dimethylammonium chloride, FS-4034, chloromethylene-dimethylammonium chloride, chloromethylene dimethyl-ammonium chloride, NCGC00255861-01, (Chloromethlene)dimethyl ammonium chloride, (chloromethylidene)dimethylazanium chloride, (chloro-methylene)dimethylammonium chloride, (chloromethylene)-dimethylammonium chloride, (Chloromethylene)-dimethylammonium-chloride, (Chloromethylene)dimethyl ammonium chloride, CAS-3724-43-4, (chloro-methylen)-dimethyl-ammonium-chloride, NS00021139, D89427, Q27894258

Application

Chloro-N,N-dimethylformiminium chloride is primarily used as a key intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in Vilsmeier-Haack reactions for formylating aromatic compounds. It is also employed in the preparation of chloromethylated derivatives, which are crucial in polymer and resin manufacturing. Additionally, this reagent finds applications in pharmaceutical research for constructing heterocyclic frameworks and modifying bioactive molecules.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H360D: May damage the unborn child [Danger Reproductive toxicity]

Precautionary Statements

• P203, P260, P264, P270, P280, P301+P317, P301+P330+P331, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P318, P321, P330, P363, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Met. Corr. 1 (69.3%)
• Acute Tox. 4 (97.3%)
• Skin Corr. 1A (100%)
• Eye Dam. 1 (69.3%)
• Repr. 1B (69.3%)
• Repr. 2 (26.7%)

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