Description

3-Bromo-4-Methylbenzenemethanamine is a versatile aromatic amine building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive amine group and a bromine substituent, enabling precise molecular construction. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it serves as a key intermediate for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in the development of receptor modulators and enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its aromatic amine core contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Functional Material Precursor: Employed in the research and development of organic electronic materials, dyes, and pigments.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable building block for academic and industrial R&D in medicinal chemistry and material science.
• Custom Synthesis: Acts as a foundational component for contract research organizations (CROs) and CDMOs performing bespoke chemical synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-4-Methylbenzenemethanamine
CAS No.	1177558-32-5
Molecular Formula	C8H10BrN
Molecular Weight	200.08 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Bromo-4-methylphenyl)methanamine; 1-(3-Bromo-4-methylphenyl)methanamine; 3-Bromo-4-methylbenzylamine; 4-Methyl-3-bromobenzylamine; α-Amino-3-bromo-4-methyltoluene; Benzenemethanamine, 3-bromo-4-methyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 3-Bromo-4-Methylbenzenemethanamine adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles. We are committed to consistent quality to support your critical R&D and manufacturing processes.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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