Description

2-Amino-5-Methylbenzamide is a versatile aromatic amine derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both an amino and an amide group, makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with benzamide or aniline-based structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its aromatic core provides structural diversity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a diazo component or coupling agent in the synthesis of azo dyes and organic pigments.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or chain modifier in the production of polyamides, polyimides, and other high-performance polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for medicinal chemistry, material science, and catalysis research for novel compound libraries.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to prepare chelating ligands for metal complexes in catalytic and coordination chemistry applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-5-Methylbenzamide
CAS No.	40545-33-3
Molecular Formula	C8H10N2O
Molecular Weight	150.18 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methylanthranilamide; 2-Amino-5-methylbenzamide; 5-Methyl-2-aminobenzamide; 2-Amino-5-methyl-benzoic acid amide; 5-Methylanthranilic acid amide; 2-Carbamoyl-4-methylaniline; 4-Methyl-2-aminobenzamide; Benzoic acid, 2-amino-5-methyl-, amide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-5-Methylbenzamide is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, and we can support custom purity grades to meet specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

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	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%, Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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