Description

3-Aminoacetophenone is a versatile aromatic ketone derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both an amino group and a ketone moiety, which enables its use in the creation of complex heterocyclic compounds and fine chemicals. This intermediate is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop active ingredients, dyes, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with quinoline, acridine, or other fused heterocyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its aromatic amine functionality is incorporated.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for azo dyes and other complex colorants, contributing to chromophore development.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in organic research and development for constructing complex molecular scaffolds in specialty chemistry applications.
• Chemical Research: Utilized as a standard reagent and building block in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for novel compound discovery.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Aminoacetophenone
CAS No.	99-03-6
Molecular Formula	C8H9NO
Molecular Weight	135.16 g/mol
Synonyms	m-Aminoacetophenone; 3'-Aminoacetophenone; 1-(3-Aminophenyl)ethanone; 3-Acetylaniline; 3-Aminophenyl methyl ketone; m-Acetylaniline; USAAF EK-495
EINECS	202-725-0

Quality Control

Our 3-Aminoacetophenone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthesis applications. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your critical processes.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	96°C - 102°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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