Description

4-Chloro-3-Methylaniline Hydrochloride is a high-purity organic salt derivative of a halogenated aniline, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in providing a reactive aromatic amine moiety in a stable, solid hydrochloride form, which is essential for precise and scalable manufacturing processes. This intermediate is primarily needed by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty dye industries for the production of active ingredients and complex organic molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted aniline structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the chloromethylaniline group is integral to biological activity.
• Dye and Pigment Production: Serves as a diazo component or coupling agent in the creation of azo dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new organic reactions and developing novel chemical entities.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can act as a monomer or chain modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chloro-3-Methylaniline Hydrochloride
CAS No.	30273-23-5
Molecular Formula	C7H9Cl2N
Molecular Weight	178.06 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-4-chloroaniline hydrochloride; 4-Chloro-3-methylbenzenamine hydrochloride; 2-Chloro-5-aminotoluene hydrochloride; 5-Amino-2-chlorotoluene hydrochloride; 4-Chloro-m-toluidine hydrochloride; 1-Amino-4-chloro-3-methylbenzene hydrochloride; 3-Methyl-p-chloroaniline hydrochloride; 4-Chloro-3-methylphenylamine hydrochloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Chloro-3-Methylaniline Hydrochloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for use in sensitive synthesis applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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)	≥ 98.5%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
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.