Description

(2-Chloro-3-Methylphenyl)Methanamine Hydrochloride is a high-purity organic building block and pharmaceutical intermediate of significant commercial interest. This compound is valued for its role in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in medicinal chemistry research and development. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing novel active compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or possessing antimicrobial properties.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides, leveraging the chlorinated aromatic structure.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Employed in multi-step organic synthesis to introduce the (2-chloro-3-methylphenyl)methanamine moiety into target molecules.
• Academic & Contract Research: Utilized in university and CRO (Contract Research Organization) laboratories for exploratory chemistry and method development projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Chloro-3-Methylphenyl)Methanamine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	2055841-68-2
Molecular Formula	C8H11Cl2N
Molecular Weight	192.09 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(2-Chloro-3-methylphenyl)methanamine hydrochloride; (2-Chloro-3-methylbenzyl)amine hydrochloride; 2-Chloro-3-methylbenzylamine hydrochloride; α-Amino-2-chloro-3-methyltoluene hydrochloride; 1-(2-Chloro-3-methylphenyl)methanaminium chloride; Benzenemethanamine, 2-chloro-3-methyl-, hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our (2-Chloro-3-Methylphenyl)Methanamine Hydrochloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

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 after opening to prevent degradation from 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	< 20 ppm

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