Description

5-Amino-2,4-Dimethylbenzoic Acid is a substituted benzoic acid derivative that serves as a versatile and high-value organic intermediate. Its molecular structure, featuring both an amino and a carboxylic acid functional group, makes it a critical building block for synthesizing more complex molecules. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to create active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted aniline-benzoic acid backbone.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its aromatic amine functionality.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for producing azo dyes and other complex colorants due to its diazotizable amino group.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in research and development for creating novel heterocyclic compounds, ligands, and fine chemicals.
• Polymer Additive Precursor: Can be utilized to synthesize monomers or modifiers for specialty polymers and resins.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial labs for methodological studies and new compound discovery.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Amino-2,4-Dimethylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	24587-05-1
Molecular Formula	C9H11NO2
Molecular Weight	165.19 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Amino-2,4-dimethylbenzoic acid; 2,4-Dimethyl-5-aminobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 5-amino-2,4-dimethyl-; 5-Amino-2,4-dimethylbenzoic acid; 5-Amino-2,4-dimethyl-benzoic acid; 2,4-Dimethyl-5-nitrobenzoic acid (precursor); 5-Amino-2,4-DMBA
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Quality Control

Every batch of 5-Amino-2,4-Dimethylbenzoic Acid is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards through comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, IR for identification, and loss on drying for moisture content. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, guaranteeing traceability and consistent quality for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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