Description

o-Toluidine is a primary aromatic amine derivative of toluene, serving as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of numerous high-value chemical products. Its significance lies in its role as a key building block for dyes, pigments, and agrochemicals, where its molecular structure provides essential functional properties. This compound is primarily needed by manufacturers in the dye and pigment, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries for the production of colorants, rubber chemicals, and other specialty organic compounds.

Application

• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: A crucial intermediate for producing azo dyes, sulfur dyes, and various pigments.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a building block in the synthesis of certain active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Rubber Chemicals: Employed in the manufacture of vulcanization accelerators and antioxidants for the rubber industry.
• Chemical Research & Development: Used as a reagent and starting material in organic synthesis and laboratory research.

Basic Information

Product Name	o-Toluidine
CAS No.	95-53-4
Molecular Formula	C7H9N
Molecular Weight	107.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methylaniline; 2-Aminotoluene; ortho-Toluidine; 2-Toluidine; o-Methylaniline; 1-Amino-2-methylbenzene; 2-Methylbenzenamine; o-Tolylamine
EINECS	202-429-0

Quality Control

Our o-Toluidine is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to verify its identity and meet specified impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to air and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, light yellow to amber liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1 %
p-Toluidine Content (GC)	≤ 0.5 %
m-Toluidine Content (GC)	≤ 0.2 %
Aniline Content (GC)	≤ 0.1 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.