DMA.HCl is mainly used in Mannich reactions. The product is used as building block in pharmaceuticals for the treatment of diabetes type II, stomach ulcers, analgesics, as well as other disorders. Other fields of application are in agrochemical synthesis and formulation of solder fluxes.
Avoid neutralization with a base as this would result in release of dimethylamine, which is an extremely flammable, foul smelling gas.