Description

4-(Aminomethyl)Benzaldehyde Hydrochloride is a versatile aromatic aldehyde building block with a primary amine hydrochloride salt. This bifunctional compound is critical for the synthesis of complex molecules, offering reactive sites for both condensation and amide bond formation. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and advanced intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds containing benzylamine or aldehyde-linked pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require aromatic amine-aldehyde motifs.
• Peptide Mimetics & Linker Chemistry: The aldehyde group enables reductive amination or hydrazone formation, making it valuable for constructing peptide analogs and bioconjugation linkers.
• Material Science & Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for synthesizing specialty polymers, resins, and functionalized surfaces.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic routes and creating libraries of novel chemical entities.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Useful for synthesizing Schiff base ligands and other complexing agents used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Aminomethyl)Benzaldehyde Hydrochloride
CAS No.	1803571-99-4
Molecular Formula	C8H10ClNO
Molecular Weight	171.62 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Formylbenzylamine Hydrochloride; (4-Formylphenyl)methanamine Hydrochloride; p-Aminomethylbenzaldehyde HCl; 4-(Aminomethyl)benzaldehyde HCl; 4-Carboxybenzylamine Hydrochloride (common misnomer); 4-AMBA HCl; p-Formylbenzylamine Hydrochloride; Benzenemethanamine, 4-formyl-, hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our 4-(Aminomethyl)Benzaldehyde Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, which include data from HPLC, NMR, and other relevant spectroscopic methods. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical-grade intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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