2-chloropropyldimethylamine

crystallization. The melting point is 185-186 ° C, the hydrochloride is also crystalline, the melting point is 194-195 ° C, and it is hygroscopic.

2-chloropropyldimethylamine is used as intermediate of mesanton and promethazine (phenergan).

2-chloropropyldimethylamine can be aminated with dimethylamine with propylene oxide to generate 1-dimethylaminoisopropanol, and then chlorinated with thionyl chloride to obtain the product.