Description

3-Amino-5-Methylbiphenyl is a high-purity aromatic amine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both an amino group and a biphenyl core, which makes it an essential intermediate for creating complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and fungicides, contributing to crop protection solutions.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a core structure in the development of charge-transport materials and emissive layers for display technologies.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for producing azo dyes and high-performance pigments with enhanced lightfastness.
• Polymer Chemistry: Monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical reactions and catalytic processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Amino-5-Methylbiphenyl
CAS No.	83245-91-4
Molecular Formula	C13H13N
Molecular Weight	183.25 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyl-[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-amine; 3-Amino-5-phenyltoluene; 3-Amino-5-methyl-1,1'-biphenyl; 5-Methyl-3-biphenylamine; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-3-amine, 5-methyl-; 3-(5-Methylphenyl)aniline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Amino-5-Methylbiphenyl is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	85 - 90 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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