Description

3-Chloro-4-Methoxy-1,2-Benzenediamine is a high-purity, functionalized aromatic diamine intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value proposition lies in its dual amine functionality and specific substitution pattern, making it a versatile building block for creating complex heterocyclic and azo compounds. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty dye industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel heterocyclic compounds, such as benzimidazoles and quinoxalines, with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its aromatic amine structure for active molecule construction.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a diazotization component for producing azo dyes and pigments with specific color fastness and spectral properties.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polyamides, polyimides, and epoxy curing agents, imparting thermal and chemical resistance.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a versatile scaffold in medicinal chemistry and material science research for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Complexing Agent Synthesis: Useful for creating chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal ion extraction processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-4-Methoxy-1,2-Benzenediamine
CAS No.	1378864-94-8
Molecular Formula	C7H9ClN2O
Molecular Weight	172.61 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Benzenediamine, 3-chloro-4-methoxy-; 3-Chloro-4-methoxy-o-phenylenediamine; 4-Methoxy-3-chloro-1,2-phenylenediamine; 3-Chloro-4-methoxybenzene-1,2-diamine; 3-Chloro-4-methoxy-1,2-diaminobenzene; 3-Cl-4-MeO-1,2-BD; 3-Chloro-4-methoxy-OPD
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Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-4-Methoxy-1,2-Benzenediamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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