Description

n-Methylbenzylamine Hydrochloride is an organic amine salt widely utilized as a versatile building block and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in providing a protected amine functionality that is crucial for constructing complex molecules in a controlled manner. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it serves as a key precursor for active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a benzyl-protected methylamine moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where it acts as a key amine component.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile reagent in nucleophilic substitution reactions and for introducing the N-methylbenzylamine group into target molecules.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new reaction pathways and developing novel compounds.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Functions as an intermediate in the synthesis of certain specialty dyes and organic pigments.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Can be utilized as a component in formulations designed to protect metals from corrosion.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	n-Methylbenzylamine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	13426-94-3
Molecular Formula	C8H12ClN
Molecular Weight	157.64 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Methylbenzylamine Hydrochloride; (Methylphenylmethyl)amine Hydrochloride; N-Benzylmethylamine Hydrochloride; α-(Methylamino)toluene Hydrochloride; Benzylmethylamine Hydrochloride; 1-Phenyl-N-methanamine Hydrochloride; N-Methyl-1-phenylethanamine Hydrochloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our n-Methylbenzylamine Hydrochloride is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your requirements.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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