Description

(5-Amino-2-Methylphenyl)Methanol is a versatile aromatic amine alcohol derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both an amino and a hydroxymethyl group on the benzene ring, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system and cardiovascular diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its aromatic amine functionality.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Used in the production of azo dyes and other complex colorants where its amino group is essential for diazotization and coupling reactions.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or chain modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers, including polyamides and epoxy resins, to introduce specific functional groups.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to create chelating ligands for catalytic systems used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate in the development of organic electronic materials, such as hole-transport layers or molecular semiconductors.

Basic Information

Product Name	(5-Amino-2-Methylphenyl)Methanol
CAS No.	111437-10-6
Molecular Formula	C8H11NO
Molecular Weight	137.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-5-(hydroxymethyl)aniline; 5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-methylaniline; 2-Methyl-5-aminobenzyl alcohol; (5-Amino-2-methylphenyl)carbinol; 3-Amino-6-methylbenzyl alcohol; Benzenemethanol, 5-amino-2-methyl-; 5-Amino-2-methylbenzenemethanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (5-Amino-2-Methylphenyl)Methanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound may be light-sensitive and hygroscopic; therefore, containers should be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere when not in use to prevent oxidation and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow 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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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