Description

Benzenemethanamine, 2,3-Difluoro-4-Methyl- (9Ci) is a fluorinated benzylamine derivative, a high-value chemical intermediate prized for its unique substitution pattern. This compound matters for its role in introducing specific fluorine atoms and amine functionality into complex molecular architectures, enabling precise tuning of physical and biological properties. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in oncology and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorine atoms enhance bioavailability and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated aromatic amines used in electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce amine and fluorine functional groups into polymer backbones, altering surface properties and chemical resistance.
• Complex Ligand Synthesis: Utilized in organometallic chemistry and catalysis to create specialized ligands for transition metal complexes.
• Research & Development: A versatile scaffold in medicinal and synthetic chemistry research for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzenemethanamine, 2,3-Difluoro-4-Methyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	261763-41-1
Molecular Formula	C8H9F2N
Molecular Weight	157.16 g/mol
Synonyms	(2,3-Difluoro-4-methylphenyl)methanamine; 2,3-Difluoro-4-methylbenzylamine; 1-(2,3-Difluoro-4-methylphenyl)methanamine; 2,3-Difluoro-4-methyl-benzenemethanamine; α-Amino-2,3-difluoro-4-methyltoluene; 2,3-Difluoro-p-tolylmethylamine; 4-Methyl-2,3-difluorobenzylamine
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards for high-purity intermediates. Each batch is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry to confirm identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all relevant specifications are available upon request. We adhere to a cGMP-compliant quality management system to ensure traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for our global customer base.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container should be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent moisture absorption and degradation. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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