Description

Methyl 2-(Methylamino)-4-Nitrobenzoate is a specialized nitroaromatic ester compound with a methylamino substituent, serving as a key chemical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both an electron-withdrawing nitro group and an electron-donating methylamino group, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and functional dyes. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity, structurally defined building blocks for innovative product development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with complex aromatic or heterocyclic backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the nitroaniline moiety is a key functional group.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a precursor for the development of azo dyes and other colorants, leveraging its amino and nitro functionalities for chromophore formation.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Serves as a starting material in the synthesis of electron-transport or emissive layer materials for electronic displays.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for methodological studies, catalysis research, and the creation of novel chemical libraries.
• Chemical Sensor Development: Utilized in synthesizing receptor molecules for detecting specific anions or metal ions due to its tunable electronic properties.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Methyl 2-(Methylamino)-4-Nitrobenzoate
CAS No.	3558-13-2
Molecular Formula	C9H10N2O4
Molecular Weight	210.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-Methylamino-4-nitrobenzoate; 2-(Methylamino)-4-nitrobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 2-(methylamino)-4-nitro-, methyl ester; Methyl (2-methylamino-4-nitro)benzoate; 4-Nitro-2-(methylamino)benzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl o-(methylamino)-p-nitrobenzoate; 2-Methylamino-4-nitrobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-(Methylamino)-4-Nitrobenzoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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