Description

3-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzylamine Hydrochloride is a high-purity organic intermediate characterized by its aromatic nitro and amine hydrochloride functional groups. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a substituted benzylamine scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in research for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the nitro and amine groups serve as handles for further chemical modification.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile precursor in academic and industrial laboratories for the preparation of dyes, pigments, and other complex aromatic compounds.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in method development and scale-up processes for fine chemical manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzylamine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	1037397-91-3
Molecular Formula	C8H11ClN2O2
Molecular Weight	202.64 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Methyl-4-nitrophenyl)methanamine hydrochloride; 1-(3-Methyl-4-nitrophenyl)methanamine hydrochloride; 4-Nitro-3-methylbenzylamine hydrochloride; Benzenemethanamine, 3-methyl-4-nitro-, hydrochloride; 3-Methyl-4-nitrobenzylamine HCl
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards for research and development use. Each batch is analyzed to confirm identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results are available upon request. We adhere to strict in-house quality protocols to guarantee the reliability of this critical synthetic intermediate.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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