Description

5-Amino-2-Methoxybenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both an aldehyde and a protected amino group, makes it an invaluable intermediate for constructing complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical scaffolds. This high-purity compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates, particularly those with benzimidazole, quinazoline, or other fused heterocyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific aromatic amine-aldehyde motifs.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for producing azo dyes and other complex colorants with enhanced lightfastness and specific hue properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of Schiff base ligands for coordination chemistry and catalytic applications in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Building block for organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and photoactive materials due to its electron-donating methoxy and amino groups.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Fundamental reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and for creating custom chemical libraries for screening.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	5-Amino-2-Methoxybenzaldehyde
CAS No.	1137622-03-7
Molecular Formula	C8H9NO2
Molecular Weight	151.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methoxy-5-aminobenzaldehyde; 5-Amino-o-anisaldehyde; 2-Methoxy-5-formylaniline; 5-Amino-2-methoxybenzenecarboxaldehyde; 5-Amino-o-vanillin; 2-Methoxy-5-aminobenzenecarbaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Amino-2-Methoxybenzaldehyde is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and tests for residual solvents and heavy metals to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation and to minimize degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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