N-(2-Chloroethyl)-1,2-ethanediamine Dihydrochloride

• CAT Number: R064251
• CAS Number: 5590-29-4
• Molecular Formula: C4H12Cl2N2
• Molecular Weight: 159.05
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: N-(2-Chloroethyl)-Ethylenediamine Dihydrochloride; N1-(2-Chloroethyl)-1,2-ethanediamine Hydrochloride (1:2)
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: N'-(2-chloroethyl)ethane-1,2-diamine;hydrochloride
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H11ClN2.ClH/c5-1-3-7-4-2-6;/h7H,1-4,6H2;1H
• InChIKey: OCTUDYDANKLSIO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C(CNCCCl)N.Cl

N-(2-Chloroethyl)-1,2-ethanediamine Dihydrochloride（Cat No.:R064251）is a bifunctional alkylating agent featuring a chloroethyl group and ethylenediamine backbone, typically used in the synthesis of nitrogen mustard derivatives. It exhibits DNA crosslinking activity, making it valuable in anticancer drug development and cytotoxicity studies. The dihydrochloride salt enhances stability and solubility in aqueous systems, facilitating its use in biochemical and pharmacological research. This compound serves as a precursor for designing chemotherapeutic agents. Supplied at high purity, it is ideal for preclinical studies, mechanistic research, and structure–activity relationship investigations.