Description

4-Amino-3-Methylbenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both an aldehyde and an amino group, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical intermediates. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with benzimidazole or quinazoline cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing azo dyes and other complex colorants.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of novel Schiff base ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for specialty polymers and resins.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Amino-3-Methylbenzaldehyde
CAS No.	61594-83-0
Molecular Formula	C8H9NO
Molecular Weight	135.16 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-4-aminobenzaldehyde; 4-Amino-m-tolualdehyde; 3-Methyl-p-aminobenzaldehyde; 4-Amino-3-methylbenzenecarboxaldehyde; 3-Methyl-4-formylaniline; 4-Formyl-2-methylaniline; 2-Methyl-4-aminobenzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Amino-3-Methylbenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthesis and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage and to minimize headspace in opened containers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.