Description

(2-Methyl-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl)Methanamine is a high-purity aromatic amine building block featuring a trifluoromethyl substituent, a key functional group in modern chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its role in introducing lipophilicity and metabolic stability into target molecules, making it a critical intermediate for advanced research and development. It is primarily sought by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material scientists for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammation, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for electron-transport materials and charge-generating layers in display and lighting technologies.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers to alter thermal stability, chemical resistance, and surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, reductive amination, and as a precursor for more complex heterocyclic compounds in academic and industrial R&D.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Methyl-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl)Methanamine
CAS No.	874571-73-0
Molecular Formula	C9H10F3N
Molecular Weight	189.18 g/mol
Synonyms	1-[2-Methyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methanamine; (2-Methyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)methanamine; 2-Methyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzylamine; α-Methyl-α,α,α-trifluoro-m-toluidine (related); 4-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-methylbenzylamine; 2-Methyl-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-toluidine; [2-Methyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methylamine; Benzenemethanamine, 2-methyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)-
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Quality Control

Our (2-Methyl-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl)Methanamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee consistency and support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5% Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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