Description

3-Amino-4,5-Dimethyl-Benzoic Acid is a versatile aromatic amine derivative with a carboxylic acid functional group, making it a valuable multi-functional building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure is critical for creating complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it serves as a key precursor for active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in therapeutic areas requiring complex aromatic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for high-performance azo dyes and organic pigments, contributing to color strength and stability.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent for specialty polymers, including polyamides and polyimides, to modify thermal and mechanical properties.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and other functional materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile building block for academic and industrial R&D in medicinal chemistry and synthetic methodology.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Amino-4,5-Dimethyl-Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	348165-23-1
Molecular Formula	C9H11NO2
Molecular Weight	165.19 g/mol
Synonyms	4,5-Dimethyl-3-aminobenzoic Acid; 3-Amino-4,5-dimethylbenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 3-amino-4,5-dimethyl-; 3-Amino-4,5-dimethyl-benzoic acid; 4,5-Dimethyl-3-aminobenzoic acid; 3-Amino-4,5-dimethylbenzoic acid (CAS 348165-23-1)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Amino-4,5-Dimethyl-Benzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are 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 (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature and potential for oxidation, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage of bulk quantities and to minimize repeated exposure to air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.