Description

3-Methoxy-4-(Methylamino)Benzoic Acid is a high-purity organic intermediate featuring a benzoic acid core substituted with methoxy and methylamino functional groups. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and life science industries for constructing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting neurological or metabolic pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for specialized azo dyes and organic pigments due to its aromatic amine structure.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: A potential intermediate for creating advanced electronic display materials and organic semiconductors.
• Polymer Modification: Can be incorporated into polymer chains to impart specific chemical functionality or to create specialty resins.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for medicinal chemistry programs and custom synthesis projects in university and CRO laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methoxy-4-(Methylamino)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	500690-02-8
Molecular Formula	C9H11NO3
Molecular Weight	181.19 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Methylamino)-3-methoxybenzoic acid; 3-Methoxy-4-methylaminobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-methoxy-4-(methylamino)-; 4-Methylamino-3-methoxybenzoic acid; 3-Methoxy-4-(N-methylamino)benzoic acid; 2-Methoxy-4-carboxy-N-methylaniline; MMA Benzoic Acid
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-Methoxy-4-(Methylamino)Benzoic Acid adheres to stringent in-process controls and final release testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through modern analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.