Description

3-Nitrobenzylammonium Hydrochloride is a high-purity organic salt compound, serving as a crucial intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in providing a functionalized benzylamine moiety with a nitro group, enabling precise modifications in complex molecular architectures. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a nitro-aromatic precursor for further functionalization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where the nitrobenzyl group is integral to the molecule's activity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a precursor in the synthesis of azo dyes and other complex colorants, leveraging the nitro group for chromophore development.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organic and organometallic chemistry to create specialized ligands for catalytic systems.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on nitro-aromatic chemistry and amine protection/deprotection strategies.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers and advanced materials with specific electronic or optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Nitrobenzylammonium Hydrochloride
CAS No.	26177-43-5
Molecular Formula	C7H9N2O2Cl
Molecular Weight	188.61 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Nitrobenzyl)ammonium chloride; 1-(3-Nitrophenyl)methanaminium chloride; 3-Nitrobenzenemethanaminium chloride; α-Amino-3-nitrobenzyl chloride hydrochloride; m-Nitrobenzylamine hydrochloride; 3-Nitrobenzylamine HCl; 3-Nitrobenzylamine hydrochloride; Benzenemethanaminium, 3-nitro-, chloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Nitrobenzylammonium Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our customers in regulated industries.

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 compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); therefore, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect product quality and stability.

Specification

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