Description

2-Aminomethyl-Benzylamine Dihydrochloride is a versatile bifunctional amine salt, widely recognized for its utility as a key building block in organic synthesis. This compound is particularly valued for its dual amine functionality, which facilitates its role as a linker or spacer in the creation of complex molecular architectures. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a benzylamine backbone.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used in the preparation of chelating agents and ligands for catalysis and metal complexation studies.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a cross-linking agent or monomer for producing specialty polymers, resins, and epoxy hardeners.
• Bioconjugation: Functions as a linker molecule in the development of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and other bioconjugates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed as an intermediate in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in medicinal chemistry and material science research for constructing novel amine-containing compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Aminomethyl-Benzylamine Dihydrochloride
CAS No.	21294-14-4
Molecular Formula	C9H14N2 · 2HCl
Molecular Weight	239.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Aminomethyl)benzylamine dihydrochloride; 1,2-Phenylenedimethanamine dihydrochloride; alpha,o-Diaminoxylenedihydrochloride; o-Xylylenediamine dihydrochloride; 2-(Aminomethyl)phenylmethanamine dihydrochloride; Benzylamine, 2-(aminomethyl)-, dihydrochloride; (2-Aminomethylphenyl)methanamine dihydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our 2-Aminomethyl-Benzylamine Dihydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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