Description

4-Methylnaphthalen-1-Amine is a versatile aromatic amine derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure provides a reactive amino group on a methyl-substituted naphthalene core, making it valuable for creating complex molecules with specific electronic and spatial properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients, dyes, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with naphthalene-based structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for producing azo dyes and other high-performance colorants.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a building block for electron-transport or host materials in organic electronic applications.
• Polymer Chemistry: Utilized as a monomer or modifier in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methylnaphthalen-1-Amine
CAS No.	4523-45-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₁₁N
Molecular Weight	157.22 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Amino-4-methylnaphthalene; 4-Methyl-1-naphthylamine; 1-Naphthalenamine, 4-methyl-; 4-Methyl-1-aminonaphthalene; p-Methyl-α-naphthylamine; 4-Methylnaphthalen-1-ylamine; 4-Methyl-1-naphthalenamine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Methylnaphthalen-1-Amine is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to preserve stability and prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Contact for details

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