Description

n-Methyl-o-Toluidine Hydrochloride is a versatile organic salt primarily used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of more complex chemical compounds. Its value lies in its role as a building block for dyes, pigments, and various pharmaceutical agents, where precise chemical structure is critical. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates for their synthesis processes.

Application

• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the manufacture of various azo dyes and organic pigments.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block in the production of specific active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Production: Used in the synthesis of certain herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a standard reagent or intermediate in organic synthesis and method development.
• Photographic Chemicals: Can be utilized in the synthesis of certain compounds used in photographic development.
• Polymer Additives: Acts as an intermediate for creating specialty additives that modify polymer properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Methyl-o-Toluidine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	10541-29-4
Molecular Formula	C8H12ClN
Molecular Weight	157.64 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-N-methylaniline hydrochloride; N-Methyl-2-methylaniline hydrochloride; o-Toluidine, N-methyl-, hydrochloride; 2-Methyl-N-methylbenzenamine hydrochloride; N,2-Dimethylaniline hydrochloride; N-Methyl-o-toluidine HCl; 1-Methyl-2-(methylamino)benzene hydrochloride
EINECS	234-112-9

Quality Control

Our n-Methyl-o-Toluidine Hydrochloride is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for industrial and research applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

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	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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