Description

n-Methyleneaniline is a versatile aromatic amine compound, also known as benzylamine, which serves as a crucial building block in organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a reactive primary amine and a benzyl group, makes it an essential intermediate for producing high-value specialty chemicals. This product is particularly valuable to manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking reliable, high-purity raw materials for their synthesis processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key starting material for the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including local anesthetics and antimicrobial agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a curing agent for epoxy resins and a monomer for polyamide and polyurethane production.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Precursor: Employed in the formulation of additives for fuels and lubricants.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate for azo dyes and other colorants.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in reductive amination, Schiff base formation, and as a protecting group in multi-step syntheses.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Methyleneaniline
CAS No.	100-62-9
Molecular Formula	C7H9N
Molecular Weight	107.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzylamine; (Aminomethyl)benzene; α-Aminotoluene; Phenylmethanamine; Benzenemethanamine; Toluidine; Monobenzylamine; BZA
EINECS	202-854-1

Quality Control

Our n-Methyleneaniline is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for industrial and fine chemical applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

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 and acids. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.981 - 0.985
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.540 - 1.544

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