Description

4-(Dimethylamino)Benzylamine Hydrochloride is a versatile organic salt with a CAS number of 140401-58-7, widely utilized as a key building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in the dual functionality of the benzylamine and dimethylamino groups, making it an essential intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is particularly critical for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with neurological or receptor-targeting activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific amine functionalities.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a key intermediate for creating specialty dyes, photoinitiators, and optical brighteners.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or curing agent in the production of specialty polymers, epoxy resins, and polyurethanes.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for catalytic systems used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Dimethylamino)Benzylamine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	140401-58-7
Molecular Formula	C9H15ClN2
Molecular Weight	186.68 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Dimethylamino)benzylamine hydrochloride; N,N-Dimethyl-1,4-benzenedimethanamine hydrochloride; (4-(Aminomethyl)phenyl)dimethylamine hydrochloride; p-(Dimethylamino)benzylamine HCl; 4-(Aminomethyl)-N,N-dimethylaniline hydrochloride; Benzenemethanamine, 4-(dimethylamino)-, hydrochloride (1:1); DMABA hydrochloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(Dimethylamino)Benzylamine Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity, residual solvent analysis, and identification by FT-IR and NMR. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your project requirements.

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	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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