Description

3-Bromo-5-Methylaniline is a halogenated aromatic amine derivative, serving as a versatile and high-value organic intermediate. Its structure makes it a critical building block for synthesizing complex molecules in advanced research and industrial manufacturing. This compound is primarily sought after by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of active ingredients, dyes, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the bromine and amine functionalities enable specific biological activity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for creating azo dyes and other complex colorants with enhanced lightfastness and color properties.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a core structure in the development of electronic chemicals for display technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Utilized to introduce functional groups into polymer chains, altering physical properties for specialty plastics and resins.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-5-Methylaniline
CAS No.	74586-53-1
Molecular Formula	C7H8BrN
Molecular Weight	186.05 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-5-methylbenzenamine; 5-Amino-1-bromo-3-methylbenzene; 1-Bromo-3-methyl-5-aminobenzene; 3-Bromo-5-methylphenylamine; 3-Methyl-5-bromoaniline; Benzenamine, 3-bromo-5-methyl-; 3-Bromo-5-toluidine
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Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-5-Methylaniline is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your project specifications.

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, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	55 - 60 °C
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.