Description

4-Carboxy-3-Nitrobenzylamine is a versatile aromatic amine derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and a primary amine group on a nitro-substituted benzene ring, makes it a valuable precursor for creating complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for azo dyes and other complex colorants.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for specialty polymers, including polyamides and polyimides.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the creation of chelating ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Academic and R&D: A valuable reagent for organic synthesis research in university and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Carboxy-3-Nitrobenzylamine
CAS No.	100466-28-2
Molecular Formula	C8H8N2O4
Molecular Weight	196.16 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Nitro-4-(aminomethyl)benzoic acid; (3-Nitro-4-carboxyphenyl)methanamine; 4-(Aminomethyl)-3-nitrobenzoic acid; 2-Nitro-4-(aminomethyl)benzoic acid (alternative numbering); Benzoic acid, 4-(aminomethyl)-3-nitro-; 100466-28-2
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Carboxy-3-Nitrobenzylamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.