Description

3-Methyl-4-((Pyridin-2-Ylmethyl)Amino)Benzoic Acid is a specialized organic compound that serves as a valuable building block in advanced chemical synthesis. This benzoic acid derivative, with its unique pyridinylmethylamino substituent, is prized for its role in creating complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthetic precursor in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly those targeting neurological or metabolic pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators that require specific aromatic amine functionalities.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing novel chelating ligands or organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, photoactive materials, or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: Potential use in creating linkers or probes for bioconjugation applications in diagnostic assay development.
• Academic & Institutional Research: A valuable reagent for universities and research institutes studying heterocyclic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and reaction mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyl-4-((Pyridin-2-Ylmethyl)Amino)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	878714-46-6
Molecular Formula	C14H14N2O2
Molecular Weight	242.28 g/mol
Synonyms	4-[(Pyridin-2-ylmethyl)amino]-3-methylbenzoic acid; 3-Methyl-4-[(2-pyridinylmethyl)amino]benzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 3-methyl-4-[(2-pyridinylmethyl)amino]-; 878714-46-6; 3-Methyl-4-(pyridin-2-ylmethylamino)benzoic acid; 4-(Pyridin-2-ylmethylamino)-3-methylbenzoic acid; 3-Methyl-4-((2-pyridylmethyl)amino)benzoic acid
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-Methyl-4-((Pyridin-2-Ylmethyl)Amino)Benzoic Acid adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is fully characterized and undergoes rigorous analytical testing. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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