Description

Benzoic Acid, 3-Amino-4-Methyl-, Methyl Ester, Hydrochloride is a high-purity, functionalized benzoate derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its value lies in the combination of an amino group and a methyl ester, which makes it a versatile building block for constructing more complex molecules. This compound is primarily needed by research and development laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, and fine chemical producers engaged in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and specialty dyes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a substituted benzoic acid scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for creating specialized azo dyes and organic pigments due to its amino and ester functional groups.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex heterocycles and fine chemicals.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Material Precursor: Potential use in the synthesis of organic components for display technologies and electronic chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoic Acid, 3-Amino-4-Methyl-, Methyl Ester, Hydrochloride
CAS No.	383677-41-6
Molecular Formula	C10H14ClNO2
Molecular Weight	215.68 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Amino-4-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester hydrochloride; Methyl 3-amino-4-methylbenzoate hydrochloride; 4-Methyl-3-aminobenzoic acid methyl ester HCl; Methyl 4-methyl-3-aminobenzoate hydrochloride; 3-Amino-p-toluic acid methyl ester hydrochloride; Benzoic acid, 3-amino-4-methyl-, methyl ester, monohydrochloride; Methyl 3-amino-4-methylbenzoate HCl salt
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Quality Control

Our production of Benzoic Acid, 3-Amino-4-Methyl-, Methyl Ester, Hydrochloride adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	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.