Description

3,5-Diamino-2-Methyl Benzoic Acid is a high-purity aromatic diamine derivative with a carboxylic acid functional group, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring two amino groups in a meta configuration relative to the acid group, makes it an essential precursor for creating complex heterocyclic compounds and functional polymers. This intermediate is particularly valuable for research and production in the pharmaceutical and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), dyes, pigments, and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a diaminobenzoic acid core structure.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a crucial precursor for producing azo dyes, pigments, and other colorants, contributing to color fastness and specific hue properties.
• Polymer and Resin Synthesis: Used in the production of specialty polymers, epoxy curing agents, and polyamides, where its diamine functionality enables cross-linking and chain extension.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed as an intermediate in the development of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic chemistry R&D for constructing novel heterocyclic compounds and complex molecular architectures.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand for metal complexation in catalytic systems and materials science applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Diamino-2-Methyl Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	90007-30-0
Molecular Formula	C8H10N2O2
Molecular Weight	166.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-3,5-diaminobenzoic acid; 3,5-Diamino-o-toluic acid; Benzoic acid, 3,5-diamino-2-methyl-; 2-Methyl-3,5-diaminobenzoic acid; 3,5-Diamino-2-methylbenzoic acid
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Quality Control

Our 3,5-Diamino-2-Methyl Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling, to meet the stringent requirements of our global clientele. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific test results is provided with every shipment to 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 room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.