Description

4-Amino-2-Methyl-Benzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both an amino and a formyl group on a methyl-substituted benzene ring, makes it a valuable precursor for creating complex heterocycles and functional materials. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and performance chemicals. We supply this high-purity intermediate with a focus on consistent quality and reliable global logistics to support your complex synthesis needs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with quinoline, quinazoline, or other N-heterocyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific amino-benzaldehyde frameworks.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for producing azo dyes and other complex colorants, contributing to color fastness and specific hue properties.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a building block for electron-transport materials or host materials in the development of advanced OLED displays and lighting.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Synthesis: Utilized to create Schiff base ligands for metal complexes used in catalysis, sensing, and material science.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Incorporated into specialty chemical formulations designed to protect metals in industrial processes.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Amino-2-Methyl-Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	61594-81-8
Molecular Formula	C8H9NO
Molecular Weight	135.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-4-aminobenzaldehyde; 4-Amino-o-tolualdehyde; 2-Methyl-4-formylaniline; 4-Amino-2-methylbenzenecarboxaldehyde; 4-Formyl-3-methylaniline; 2-Methyl-p-aminobenzaldehyde; Benzenecarboxaldehyde, 4-amino-2-methyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Amino-2-Methyl-Benzaldehyde is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency that meets the demanding requirements of synthesis and research. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment. We adhere to relevant cGMP guidelines where applicable to support our customers in regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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 (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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