Description

3-Cyanobenzylamine Hydrochloride is a versatile organic salt widely utilized as a key building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in providing a functionalized benzylamine scaffold, essential for constructing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. This compound is particularly sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical and pharmaceutical industries for creating novel active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the cyano and amine functionalities for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Peptidomimetics Research: The benzylamine moiety is incorporated into peptide analogs to enhance stability, bioavailability, and binding affinity.
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialized dyes and functional colorants.
• Polymer Modification: Used to introduce amine functional groups into polymer chains, altering material properties for advanced coatings and adhesives.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Cyanobenzylamine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	40896-74-0
Molecular Formula	C8H9N2•HCl
Molecular Weight	168.63 g/mol (Free base: 132.17 g/mol)
Synonyms	(3-Cyanophenyl)methanamine hydrochloride; m-Cyanobenzylamine HCl; 3-(Aminomethyl)benzonitrile hydrochloride; Benzonitrile, 3-(aminomethyl)-, hydrochloride; 3-Cyanobenzylammonium chloride; m-Cyanobenzylammonium chloride; 3-Cyanophenylmethylamine hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our 3-Cyanobenzylamine Hydrochloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch reliability.

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 after use to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and handling properties.

Specification

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