Description

2,4-Dichloro-6-Methylbenzylamine is a versatile halogenated benzylamine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive primary amine group and a substituted aromatic ring, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for molecules requiring a substituted benzylamine moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its dichloro-substituted aromatic system.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal complexation.
• Polymer and Resin Modifier: Incorporated into polymer chains to impart specific properties such as enhanced rigidity or chemical resistance.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the production of complex organic dyes and colorants.
• Custom Synthesis and R&D: A valuable scaffold for medicinal chemistry and material science research programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dichloro-6-Methylbenzylamine
CAS No.	150517-76-3
Molecular Formula	C8H9Cl2N
Molecular Weight	190.07 g/mol
Synonyms	(2,4-Dichloro-6-methylphenyl)methanamine; 1-(2,4-Dichloro-6-methylphenyl)methanamine; 2,4-Dichloro-6-methylbenzenemethanamine; 6-Methyl-2,4-dichlorobenzylamine; α-Amino-2,4-dichloro-6-methyltoluene; 2,4-Dichloro-6-methylbenzyl amine; Benzylamine, 2,4-dichloro-6-methyl-
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Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dichloro-6-Methylbenzylamine is produced under a strict quality management system. Every 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 each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be opaque or stored in darkness.

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.