Description

Methyl 4-(Aminomethyl)Benzoate is a versatile aromatic ester building block featuring both a reactive methyl ester and a primary amine functional group. This bifunctional nature makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing more complex molecules in advanced chemical manufacturing. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams and production chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for constructing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a benzoic acid derivative with an amine handle.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where its aromatic core and functional groups are incorporated into the final molecule.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for specialty polymers, including polyamides and polyesters with pendant amine functionality.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a building block for advanced organic electronic materials due to its rigid aromatic structure and modifiable functional groups.
• Peptide Mimetics & Bio-conjugation: The amine group facilitates coupling reactions, making it useful for creating peptide analogs or for bioconjugation linker chemistry.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and colorants, leveraging the aminomethyl benzoate scaffold.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-(Aminomethyl)Benzoate
CAS No.	18469-52-8
Molecular Formula	C9H11NO2
Molecular Weight	165.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl p-(Aminomethyl)benzoate; 4-(Aminomethyl)benzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 4-(aminomethyl)-, methyl ester; Methyl 4-aminomethylbenzoate; p-(Aminomethyl)benzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 4-(aminomethyl)benzoate hydrochloride (salt form); AMB Methyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 4-(Aminomethyl)Benzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for synthetic 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 for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage 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	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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