Description

2-Aminobenzylchloride is a versatile aromatic amine derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a reactive benzyl chloride group and a primary amine, makes it an invaluable intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients, functional materials, and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with benzylamine or aniline pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require functionalized aniline structures.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for azo dyes and other colorants, where the amine group is diazotized.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for specialty polymers, including epoxy hardeners and polyamides.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of chelating ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating compound libraries.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Aminobenzylchloride
CAS No.	114059-99-3
Molecular Formula	C7H8ClN
Molecular Weight	141.60 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Chloromethyl)aniline; 2-Aminobenzyl Chloride; 1-Amino-2-(chloromethyl)benzene; o-Aminobenzyl Chloride; (2-Aminophenyl)methyl Chloride; 2-Chloromethylaniline; Benzenemethanamine, 2-chloro-; α-Chloro-o-toluidine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Aminobenzylchloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and quantify impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with customer specifications and industry best practices.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area 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	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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