Description

1-(4-Fluoro-2-Methylphenyl)Ethan-1-Amine is a specialized aromatic amine building block featuring a fluorine substituent and a methyl group on the phenyl ring. This unique molecular structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing advanced pharmaceutical compounds and agrochemicals, where the fluorine atom is often introduced to modulate biological activity, metabolic stability, and lipophilicity. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists, process development scientists, and manufacturers in the fine chemical and pharmaceutical industries for creating novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) drugs, anti-inflammatory agents, and other therapeutic molecules where fluorinated compounds are desired.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the fluorine atom to enhance product efficacy and environmental profile.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a building block for creating novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the research and development of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile starting material for academic and industrial research into new fluorinated organic compounds and reaction methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(4-Fluoro-2-Methylphenyl)Ethan-1-Amine
CAS No.	1270420-27-3
Molecular Formula	C9H12FN
Molecular Weight	153.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(4-Fluoro-2-methylphenyl)ethanamine; α-Methyl-4-fluoro-o-toluidine; 1-(4-Fluoro-2-methylphenyl)ethylamine; 4'-Fluoro-2'-methylphenethylamine; 1-Aminoethyl-4-fluoro-2-methylbenzene; 2-Methyl-4-fluoro-α-methylbenzylamine; (4-Fluoro-2-methylphenyl)ethanamine
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-(4-Fluoro-2-Methylphenyl)Ethan-1-Amine adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to confirm identity and quantify purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.