Description

4-[(Methylamino)Methyl]Phenol Hydrochloride is a fine chemical intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block in the production of complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. Key industries that utilize this intermediate include pharmaceutical R&D for active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) synthesis, agrochemical manufacturing for crop protection agents, and specialty chemical production for advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with specific receptor-targeting properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of specialized dyes and organic pigments.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for novel compound discovery and process chemistry.
• Chemical Synthesis Reagent: Utilized as a reagent in multi-step organic synthesis for introducing specific functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-[(Methylamino)Methyl]Phenol Hydrochloride
CAS No.	63989-88-8
Molecular Formula	C8H12ClNO
Molecular Weight	173.64 g/mol
Synonyms	4-[(Methylamino)methyl]phenol hydrochloride; p-[(Methylamino)methyl]phenol hydrochloride; 4-(Methylaminomethyl)phenol HCl; N-Methyl-4-hydroxybenzylamine hydrochloride; 4-Hydroxy-N-methylbenzylamine hydrochloride; Phenol, 4-[(methylamino)methyl]-, hydrochloride; Contact for additional synonyms
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. We implement strict in-process controls and final release testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request. Our quality management system supports the supply of material suitable for research and industrial scale applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent exposure to atmospheric moisture. Store 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

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