Description

4-Methylgramine is a versatile organic compound belonging to the gramine alkaloid family, serving as a crucial synthetic intermediate and research chemical. Its value lies in its unique indole-based structure, which makes it a valuable building block for the synthesis of more complex pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. This product is essential for research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new plant growth regulators, herbicides, or insecticides due to its bioactive alkaloid core.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in heterocyclic and medicinal chemistry for constructing complex indole-containing molecules.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized as a reference standard or probe in studies related to alkaloid biosynthesis and biological activity.
• Material Science: Potential applications in the development of organic semiconductors or specialty polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methylgramine
CAS No.	164119-81-7
Molecular Formula	C12H16N2
Molecular Weight	188.27 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Dimethylaminomethyl)-4-methyl-1H-indole; 4-Methylgramine; 4-Methyl-1H-indole-3-methanamine, N,N-dimethyl-; 4-Methyl-3-(dimethylaminomethyl)indole; 4-Methylindole-3-yl-N,N-dimethylmethanamine; N,N-Dimethyl-1-(4-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl)methanamine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Methylgramine is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with each lot accompanied by a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) verifying identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Our standard grade meets typical research and industrial specifications, with custom purity grades available upon request to support your specific project requirements, from laboratory-scale research to pilot plant production.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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