Description

4-[(Dimethylamino)Methyl]Benzoic Acid is a versatile benzoic acid derivative featuring a tertiary amino functional group. This unique structure makes it a valuable pharmaceutical intermediate and organic synthesis building block. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a functionalized benzoic acid moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for chelating ligands and organocatalysts in asymmetric synthesis and metal complexation.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the production of specialty dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains for enhanced properties like adhesion or solubility.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-[(Dimethylamino)Methyl]Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	18364-71-1
Molecular Formula	C10H13NO2
Molecular Weight	179.22 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Dimethylaminomethyl)benzoic acid; p-(Dimethylaminomethyl)benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 4-[(dimethylamino)methyl]-; 4-Carboxybenzydimethylamine; N,N-Dimethyl-4-carboxybenzylamine; DMABA; 18364-71-1
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4-[(Dimethylamino)Methyl]Benzoic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee 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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

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	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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