Description

3-Aminomethylbenzoic Acid is a versatile aromatic amino acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a primary amine and a carboxylic acid group, makes it an invaluable intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), crop protection agents, and high-performance polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological and cardiovascular diseases.
• Peptide Synthesis: Used as a protected or unprotected amino acid derivative in solid-phase and solution-phase peptide chemistry.
• Agrochemical Production: Building block for creating herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy.
• Ligand and Chelator Synthesis: Foundation for creating complexing agents and ligands used in catalysis and metal ion sequestration.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated into polymer backbones to introduce functional amine groups, altering material properties like adhesion and biocompatibility.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the production of specialized azo dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Bioconjugation and Linker Chemistry: Employed in the design of cross-linkers and spacers for bioconjugation applications in diagnostics and biotech.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard and starting material in academic and industrial R&D for novel organic transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Aminomethylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	2393-20-6
Molecular Formula	C8H9NO2
Molecular Weight	151.16 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Aminomethyl)benzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 3-(aminomethyl)-; m-(Aminomethyl)benzoic Acid; 3-Carboxybenzylamine; (3-Carboxyphenyl)methanamine; AMBA; 3-AMBA; NSC 403697
EINECS	219-231-4

Quality Control

Our 3-Aminomethylbenzoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthesis and research. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability, consistency, and compliance with your specifications.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); therefore, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation due to moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
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.