Description

[(2-Methylphenyl)Amino](Oxo)Acetic Acid is a specialized organic compound featuring a phenylglycine derivative structure with an o-tolyl substituent. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for constructing complex pharmacologically active molecules. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical R&D and fine chemical synthesis sectors for the development of new active ingredients and high-value specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting neurological or inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing advanced herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Used in research laboratories for constructing complex molecules, peptides, or heterocyclic compounds.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized azo dyes or high-performance pigments.
• Material Science Research: Potential monomer or additive in the development of advanced polymeric materials with specific functional groups.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Used as an analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	[(2-Methylphenyl)Amino](Oxo)Acetic Acid
CAS No.	406190-09-8
Molecular Formula	C10H11NO3
Molecular Weight	193.20 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(2-Methylphenyl)oxamic Acid; 2-Methylphenyloxamic Acid; o-Tolyloxamic Acid; (2-Methylanilino)(oxo)acetic Acid; N-o-Tolyloxamic Acid; Oxalic acid mono-(2-methylanilide); Acetic acid, [(2-methylphenyl)amino]oxo-; 406190-09-8
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of [(2-Methylphenyl)Amino](Oxo)Acetic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The material is characterized and released according to comprehensive in-house specifications, which typically include identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods and purity determination by chromatographic techniques. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and strong acids. The container should be kept tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

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	≤ 0.5%
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.