Description

4-Chlorobenzylamine Hydrochloride is an important organic salt and versatile chemical intermediate. Its value lies in providing a stable, crystalline form of the reactive 4-chlorobenzylamine primary amine, facilitating precise handling and reaction stoichiometry in synthesis. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it serves as a key building block for creating more complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds containing benzylamine or chlorophenyl motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the chlorobenzyl group can impart specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for chiral ligands or catalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and other specialized organic reactions.
• Polymer and Resin Modifier: Can be incorporated into polymer chains to modify properties or used in the synthesis of epoxy curing agents and other specialty resins.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of certain azo dyes and organic pigments.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chlorobenzylamine Hydrochloride
CAS No.	42365-43-5
Molecular Formula	C7H9Cl2N
Molecular Weight	178.06 g/mol
Synonyms	(4-Chlorophenyl)methanamine hydrochloride; 1-(4-Chlorophenyl)methanamine hydrochloride; p-Chlorobenzylamine hydrochloride; 4-Chloro-benzenemethanamine hydrochloride; Benzenemethanamine, 4-chloro-, hydrochloride; 4-Chlorobenzylammonium chloride; α-Amino-4-chlorotoluene hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Our 4-Chlorobenzylamine Hydrochloride is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent degradation and clumping.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	~245-250°C (dec.)
Loss on Drying	≤1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

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