C2H5NH3Cl

C2H5NH3Cl is the chemical formula for ethylammonium chloride. It is an ionic compound formed between ethylamine (C2H5NH2) and hydrogen chloride (HCl). In this compound, the ethylamine molecule acts as a base, accepting a proton from hydrochloric acid to form the ethylammonium cation (C2H5NH3+). The chloride anion (Cl-) is the counterion.

Ethylammonium chloride is a white crystalline solid that is soluble in water. When dissolved in water, it dissociates into ethylammonium ions and chloride ions. The solution can be slightly acidic due to the hydrolysis of the ethylammonium ion. This reaction involves the ethylammonium ion reacting with water to form ethylamine and hydronium ions (H3O+).

This compound has various applications. It can be used as an intermediate in the synthesis of other organic chemicals. In some contexts, it has been explored for its potential as a phase change material due to its thermal properties. It can also be found in certain laboratory reagents. The production of ethylammonium chloride typically involves the reaction of ethylamine with hydrochloric acid. Careful control of reaction conditions is often necessary to ensure purity and yield.