Description

2-Amino-3-Methylbenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both an aldehyde and an aromatic amine group, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical intermediates. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of quinoline, quinazoline, and other nitrogen-containing heterocycles with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for producing azo dyes and other complex colorants.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful for creating Schiff base ligands in coordination chemistry and catalytic systems.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors and photoactive polymers.
• Custom Synthesis and R&D: A fundamental reagent for contract research organizations and academic laboratories exploring new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-3-Methylbenzaldehyde
CAS No.	84902-24-9
Molecular Formula	C8H9NO
Molecular Weight	135.16 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-2-aminobenzaldehyde; 2-Amino-m-tolualdehyde; 2-Amino-3-methylbenzenecarboxaldehyde; 3-Methylanthranilaldehyde; o-Amino-m-methylbenzaldehyde; 2-Amino-3-tolualdehyde; 84902-24-9; 3-Methyl-2-formylaniline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-3-Methylbenzaldehyde is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for GMP and non-GMP synthesis.

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 light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). For long-term storage, consider packaging under an inert gas such as nitrogen or argon. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.