Description

2-(Methylamino)Toluene-4-Sulphonic Acid is a specialized organic sulfonic acid derivative that serves as a key intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its unique structure, combining a toluenesulfonic acid backbone with a methylamino substituent, which makes it a versatile building block for creating more complex molecules. This compound is primarily needed by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and dye industries for research, development, and production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a functionalized toluenesulfonamide or sulfonic acid moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where its structural features contribute to biological activity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the creation of azo dyes and other complex colorants, leveraging the sulfonic acid group for solubility and the aromatic amine for chromophore formation.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a reagent in organic synthesis for introducing specific functional groups or as a model compound in methodological studies.
• Polymer Additive Precursor: Can be utilized to synthesize specialty monomers or additives that impart specific properties like solubility or reactivity to polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Methylamino)Toluene-4-Sulphonic Acid
CAS No.	14338-01-3
Molecular Formula	C8H11NO3S
Molecular Weight	201.24 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-2-(methylamino)benzenesulfonic acid; 2-Methylaminotoluene-4-sulfonic acid; o-Toluidine-4-sulfonic acid, N-methyl-; 2-Amino-4-methylbenzenesulfonic acid, N-methyl-; 4-Methyl-2-(methylamino)benzenesulfonate; N-Methyl-2-amino-p-toluenesulfonic acid; 2-(N-Methylamino)toluene-4-sulfonic acid
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Quality Control

Our 2-(Methylamino)Toluene-4-Sulphonic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are provided and available upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition (Sulfated Ash)	≤ 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.