Description

4-Bromo-3-Methylbenzylamine is a versatile aromatic amine building block characterized by its reactive benzylamine and bromo substituents. This compound is crucial for the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and advanced material science. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel active ingredients and functional intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the synthesis of potential kinase inhibitors, receptor modulators, and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its halogen and amine functionalities.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands or metal-organic complexes used in asymmetric catalysis and material synthesis.
• Polymer and Material Science: Incorporated into monomers for the creation of specialty polymers, resins, or functional materials with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) and nucleophilic substitution reactions to introduce the 4-bromo-3-methylbenzyl moiety.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating compound libraries for screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-3-Methylbenzylamine
CAS No.	149104-92-7
Molecular Formula	C8H10BrN
Molecular Weight	200.08 g/mol
Synonyms	(4-Bromo-3-methylphenyl)methanamine; 1-(Aminomethyl)-4-bromo-3-methylbenzene; 4-Bromo-3-methylbenzenemethanamine; 3-Methyl-4-bromobenzylamine; α-Amino-4-bromo-3-methyltoluene; 4-Bromo-m-tolylmethylamine
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Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-3-Methylbenzylamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container should be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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