Description

Benzyl-(2-Methylbenzyl)Amine is a versatile secondary amine derivative with a distinct aromatic structure, valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate and a strong organic base. Its molecular architecture makes it particularly useful for constructing complex nitrogen-containing compounds in advanced chemical synthesis. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable building blocks for active ingredient development and process chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted benzylamine moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where it acts as a precursor for molecules with specific biological activity.
• Catalyst & Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of specialized ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and organometallic chemistry.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Employed in the development of high-performance corrosion inhibitors for industrial applications due to its basicity and film-forming potential.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a curing agent, cross-linker, or monomer in the production of specialty polymers, epoxy resins, and polyurethanes.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized as a strong base or nucleophile in various organic transformations, including alkylations and acylations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyl-(2-Methylbenzyl)Amine
CAS No.	76122-58-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₁₇N
Molecular Weight	211.30 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Benzyl-1-(2-methylphenyl)methanamine; N-Benzyl(2-methylbenzyl)amine; 1-(2-Methylbenzyl)-N-benzylamine; N-(Phenylmethyl)-1-(2-methylphenyl)methanamine; Benzyl(o-methylbenzyl)amine; (2-Methylbenzyl)(phenylmethyl)amine; N-Benzyl-2-methylbenzylamine; N-(2-Methylbenzyl)benzylamine
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Quality Control

Every batch of Benzyl-(2-Methylbenzyl)Amine is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure consistency and reliability. Our standard grade meets high-purity specifications suitable for industrial and research applications, with critical parameters including identity, assay, and impurity profiles verified by modern analytical techniques. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting these results is provided with each 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 strong acids and oxidizing agents. As a strong base/organic solvent, ensure containers are properly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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