Description

Methyl 2-Amino-5-Methylbenzoate is a high-purity aromatic ester derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a protected carboxylic acid and a reactive amino group, enabling efficient multi-step transformations. This intermediate is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, where it is used to construct complex active molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with benzamide or benzoate core structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its aromatic amine functionality.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for producing azo dyes and other complex colorants.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a building block for electron-transport materials or host materials in OLED research.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Utilized in the synthesis of advanced liquid crystal compounds for display technologies.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Employed as a versatile reagent for methodological development and novel compound library synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-Amino-5-Methylbenzoate
CAS No.	18595-16-9
Molecular Formula	C9H11NO2
Molecular Weight	165.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Amino-5-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 5-methylanthranilate; 5-Methylanthranilic acid methyl ester; 2-Amino-p-toluic acid methyl ester; Benzoic acid, 2-amino-5-methyl-, methyl ester; Methyl 2-amino-p-toluate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-Amino-5-Methylbenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

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). The compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	72 - 76 °C
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.