Description

Benzoic Acid, 3-Amino-2-Methyl-4-(Methylthio)- (9Ci) is a specialized aromatic compound with a unique substitution pattern that imparts valuable chemical functionality. This CAS 306276-70-0 material is significant for its role as a versatile synthetic intermediate in the production of high-value fine chemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is primarily needed by research and development chemists, process scale-up engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material synthesis sectors.

Application

• As a key pharmaceutical intermediate in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active ingredients.
• Utilized in agrochemical research for developing new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Serves as a building block in organic synthesis for creating complex molecules with specific biological or material properties.
• Potential use in dye and pigment chemistry due to its aromatic amine and acid functionalities.
• Employed in academic and industrial R&D for methodological studies and chemical library development.
• May be used in the synthesis of ligands or catalysts for metal-organic chemistry applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoic Acid, 3-Amino-2-Methyl-4-(Methylthio)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	306276-70-0
Molecular Formula	C9H11NO2S
Molecular Weight	197.25 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Amino-2-methyl-4-(methylthio)benzoic acid; 4-(Methylthio)-3-amino-o-toluic acid; 2-Methyl-3-amino-4-(methylthio)benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-amino-2-methyl-4-(methylthio)-; 3-Amino-4-(methylthio)-2-methylbenzoic acid; 4-Methylmercapto-3-amino-2-methylbenzoic acid
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Quality Control

Our production of Benzoic Acid, 3-Amino-2-Methyl-4-(Methylthio)- adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. All materials are characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Due to the presence of amino and carboxylic acid functional groups, this compound may be hygroscopic; containers should be kept sealed to minimize moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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