Description

3-Methyl-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzylamine, 97% is a high-purity, trifluoromethyl-substituted benzylamine derivative, serving as a versatile and valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in the unique combination of the amine functionality and the electron-withdrawing trifluoromethyl group, which is critical for modulating the physicochemical properties of target molecules. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of molecules requiring enhanced metabolic stability and lipophilicity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trifluoromethyl group improves biological activity.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reaction pathways and creating compound libraries for screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyl-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzylamine, 97%
CAS No.	292151-97-4
Molecular Formula	C9H10F3N
Molecular Weight	189.18 g/mol
Synonyms	[3-Methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methanamine; 1-[3-Methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methanamine; α-(3-Methyl-5-trifluoromethylphenyl)methylamine; (3-Methyl-5-trifluoromethylbenzyl)amine; 3-Methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzenemethanamine; 3-Methyl-α-trifluoromethyl-benzylamine; 3-Methyl-5-trifluoromethylbenzylamine
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Quality Control

Our 3-Methyl-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzylamine, 97% is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure it meets the declared purity and impurity profile specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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