Description

3-Bromo-2-Methylaniline, Hcl is a halogenated aniline derivative that serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in providing a functionalized aromatic scaffold with both bromine and amine groups, enabling precise molecular construction. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and complex chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted aniline moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the bromine atom allows for further functionalization.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for producing azo dyes and other complex colorants.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine substituent makes it a suitable substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Heck, and Buchwald-Hartwig amination.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new synthetic pathways and novel compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-2-Methylaniline, Hcl
CAS No.	16822-92-7
Molecular Formula	C7H9BrN • HCl
Molecular Weight	236.52 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-3-bromoaniline hydrochloride; 3-Bromo-2-methylbenzenamine hydrochloride; 3-Bromo-o-toluidine hydrochloride; 2-Amino-6-bromotoluene hydrochloride; Benzenamine, 3-bromo-2-methyl-, hydrochloride; 3-Bromo-2-toluidine hydrochloride; (3-Bromo-2-methylphenyl)amine hydrochloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 3-Bromo-2-Methylaniline, Hcl adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality system is designed to meet the rigorous demands of GMP-aligned synthesis and ISO standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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