Description

3-Aminobenzylalcohol is a versatile aromatic amino alcohol building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a reactive amino group and a benzylic hydroxyl group, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential candidates for central nervous system (CNS) drugs and other therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, where its aromatic amine structure contributes to biological activity.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for epoxy resins, polyurethanes, and other polymers, enhancing material properties like adhesion and thermal stability.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of azo dyes and other complex colorants for textiles, inks, and coatings.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Incorporated into formulations designed to protect metal surfaces in industrial processes.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Aminobenzylalcohol
CAS No.	1877-77-6
Molecular Formula	C7H9NO
Molecular Weight	123.15 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Aminomethyl)phenol; m-Aminobenzyl Alcohol; (3-Aminophenyl)methanol; Benzenemethanol, 3-amino-; 3-Aminophenylmethanol; 3-Aminobenzyl Alcohol; 3-Hydroxymethylaniline; m-Hydroxymethylaniline
EINECS	217-522-6

Quality Control

Our 3-Aminobenzylalcohol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, related substances, and physical characteristics. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider packaging under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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