Description

3-Chloro-n-Methylaniline is a versatile halogenated aromatic amine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a reactive chloro-substituted aniline scaffold, enabling the construction of complex molecules for high-value applications. This intermediate is essential for manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty dye industries seeking reliable, high-purity raw materials for their production processes.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a substituted aniline moiety.
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for producing azo dyes and other complex colorants.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or modifier in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in organic and medicinal chemistry.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Buchwald-Hartwig amination for creating carbon-nitrogen bonds.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-n-Methylaniline
CAS No.	7006-52-2
Molecular Formula	C7H8ClN
Molecular Weight	141.60 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloro-N-methylaniline; 3-Chloro-N-methylbenzenamine; N-Methyl-3-chloroaniline; 3-Chloro-N-methylphenylamine; 1-Amino-3-chloro-N-methylbenzene; m-Chloro-N-methylaniline; Benzenamine, 3-chloro-N-methyl-; 3-Chlor-N-methylanilin (German)
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Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-n-Methylaniline is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profiling, and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or a dark storage facility.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities	≤ 2.0%

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