Description

1-o-Tolylethylamine is a versatile aromatic amine derivative, also known as 1-(o-Tolyl)ethylamine. This compound serves as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its structural utility in constructing complex molecules. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key chiral precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) agents and other therapeutic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in the preparation of chiral ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal complexes.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring specific aromatic amine functionality.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or starting material in academic and industrial R&D for novel synthetic methodologies.
• Polymer Modification: Potential monomer or additive for specialty polymer synthesis to impart specific chemical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-o-Tolylethylamine
CAS No.	42142-17-6
Molecular Formula	C9H13N
Molecular Weight	135.21 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(2-Methylphenyl)ethylamine; α-Methyl-o-toluidine; 1-(o-Tolyl)ethylamine; 1-(2-Methylphenyl)ethanamine; (RS)-1-(2-Methylphenyl)ethylamine; o-Methyl-α-methylbenzylamine; 2-Methyl-α-methylbenzylamine; 42142-17-6
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-o-Tolylethylamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling via techniques such as GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure it meets precise customer requirements. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation (if chiral)	Contact for details

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