Description

p-Aminobenzylbromide is a versatile aromatic amine derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a reactive bromomethyl group and a primary amine, makes it an indispensable intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications ranging from drug discovery to polymer modification.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with benzylamine or aniline pharmacophores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require functionalized benzyl groups.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for creating chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce amine functionality into polymers, resins, and dendrimers to alter material properties.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the synthesis of azo dyes and other complex colorants.
• Cross-linking Agent: Functions as a reactive spacer or cross-linker in bioconjugation and material science applications.
• Chemical Research: Valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	p-Aminobenzylbromide
CAS No.	63516-03-0
Molecular Formula	C7H8BrN
Molecular Weight	186.05 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Bromomethyl)aniline; 1-Amino-4-(bromomethyl)benzene; p-(Bromomethyl)aniline; 4-Aminobenzyl bromide; (4-Aminophenyl)methyl bromide; ANB; 4-ABBr
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Quality Control

Our p-Aminobenzylbromide is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. All products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) when not in use to prevent degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 100 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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