Description

3-Amino-o-Toluic Acid Methyl Ester is a versatile aromatic amine ester derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both an amino group and an ester moiety, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material for the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of dyes and fine chemicals with specific biological activities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its aromatic amine functionality.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for azo dyes and other complex colorants, contributing to color fastness and specific hue properties.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: A potential building block for electron-transport or emissive layer materials in electronic displays and lighting.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce functional groups into polymer chains to alter material properties like adhesion, solubility, or reactivity.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Amino-o-Toluic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	18593-89-0
Molecular Formula	C9H11NO2
Molecular Weight	165.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-Amino-2-methylbenzoate; 2-Methyl-3-aminobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; 3-Amino-2-methylbenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 3-amino-2-methyl-, methyl ester; Methyl 3-amino-o-toluate; o-Toluic acid, 3-amino-, methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Amino-o-Toluic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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