Description

3-Aminomethylbenzoic Acid Hydrochloride is a high-purity organic salt widely used as a key synthetic intermediate in advanced chemical manufacturing. Its primary value lies in providing a protected amine and carboxylic acid functionality, enabling the controlled synthesis of complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable building blocks for active ingredient development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a benzylamine or benzoic acid moiety.
• Peptide Synthesis: Used in the preparation of non-natural amino acids and as a protected precursor for introducing specific side chains into peptide chains.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as an intermediate in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in research for creating novel chelating ligands, organocatalysts, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a precursor in the synthesis of specialized azo dyes and organic pigments.
• Polymer Modification: Used to introduce functional amine groups into polymer backbones for creating specialty resins and coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Aminomethylbenzoic Acid Hydrochloride
CAS No.	876-03-9
Molecular Formula	C8H9NO2 • HCl
Molecular Weight	187.62 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Aminomethyl)benzoic Acid Hydrochloride; 3-Carboxybenzylamine Hydrochloride; m-(Aminomethyl)benzoic Acid HCl; Benzoic acid, 3-(aminomethyl)-, hydrochloride; 3-(Aminomethyl)benzoic acid monohydrochloride; NSC 403697; AI3-52090
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Quality Control

Our 3-Aminomethylbenzoic Acid Hydrochloride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤20 ppm

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