Description

4-(Methylamino)Benzoic Acid is a versatile organic compound belonging to the benzoic acid derivative family, serving as a crucial intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and a methylamino group, which enables its use in constructing more complex molecules. This chemical is primarily needed by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for research, development, and production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with specific receptor-targeting properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, contributing to crop protection solutions.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a precursor in the creation of azo dyes and other complex colorants for industrial applications.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Serves as a starting material for electron-transport or host materials in advanced display technologies.
• Liquid Crystal Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of components for liquid crystal displays (LCDs).
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce functional groups into polymer chains, altering material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Methylamino)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	10541-83-0
Molecular Formula	C8H9NO2
Molecular Weight	151.16 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Methylamino)benzoic acid; p-(Methylamino)benzoic acid; N-Methyl-4-aminobenzoic acid; 4-(Methylamino)benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 4-(methylamino)-; N-Methyl-p-aminobenzoic acid; 4-MAB; p-Methylaminobenzoic acid; 4-Carboxy-N-methylaniline
EINECS	234-118-8

Quality Control

Our 4-(Methylamino)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for sensitive synthesis applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	162°C - 168°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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