Description

n-Methylbenzamide is a versatile organic amide compound widely utilized as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its significance lies in its role as a crucial building block for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, fine chemical synthesis units, and industrial-scale producers seeking a reliable and high-purity intermediate.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing benzamide or anilide pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the N-methylbenzamide moiety is a key structural component.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a versatile reagent for amidation reactions, protecting group strategies, and the preparation of more complex amide derivatives in research and development.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for use in polymer modification and as a monomer or additive in the development of specialty polymers and liquid crystals.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for method development, catalysis studies, and exploring new reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Methylbenzamide
CAS No.	613-93-4
Molecular Formula	C8H9NO
Molecular Weight	135.16 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Methylbenzamide; Methylbenzamide; Benzamide, N-methyl-; N-Methylbenzenecarboxamide; N-Methyl-benzamide; Methyl Benzamide; N-Methyl Benzamide; NSC 9375
EINECS	210-355-5

Quality Control

Our n-Methylbenzamide is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to meet exacting customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	78°C - 82°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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