Description

(3-Fluorobenzyl)Methylamine is a versatile fluorinated aromatic amine building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in the strategic introduction of both a benzylamine moiety and a fluorine atom, enabling precise modulation of molecular properties such as lipophilicity, metabolic stability, and binding affinity. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, serving as a key intermediate in the creation of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, where the fluorine atom can enhance blood-brain barrier penetration.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the fluorine substituent to improve biological activity and environmental stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a building block for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and electronic materials where fluorinated aromatic units are required.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to develop fluorescent tags and molecular probes for studying biological processes and enzyme mechanisms.

Basic Information

Product Name	(3-Fluorobenzyl)Methylamine
CAS No.	90389-84-7
Molecular Formula	C8H10FN
Molecular Weight	139.17 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Methyl-1-(3-fluorophenyl)methanamine; 1-(3-Fluorophenyl)-N-methylmethanamine; 3-Fluoro-N-methylbenzylamine; N-Methyl(3-fluorobenzyl)amine; (3-Fluorophenyl)-N-methylmethanamine; N-Methyl-3-fluorobenzylamine; α-(Methylamino)-3-fluorotoluene; m-Fluoro-N-methylbenzylamine
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Quality Control

Our (3-Fluorobenzyl)Methylamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

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 strong oxidizing agents and acids. For long-term storage under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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