Description

Methyl 2-[(3,7-Dimethyloctylidene)Amino]Benzoate is a specialized organic compound belonging to the class of Schiff base esters, which are valuable intermediates in fine chemical synthesis. This product matters for its role as a key building block in the development of advanced materials, including liquid crystals, organic semiconductors, and specialty polymers. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material manufacturing industries seeking to develop novel compounds with specific electronic or structural properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring specific molecular geometry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the development of new pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Acts as a crucial intermediate for synthesizing Schiff base-based liquid crystals used in display technologies.
• Organic Semiconductor Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic components due to its conjugated molecular structure.
• Coordination Chemistry: Functions as a ligand for complexing with various metal ions in catalytic and material science applications.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of specialized dyes and organic pigments.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated as a functional monomer to impart specific properties into polymer chains.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploratory synthesis in chemical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-[(3,7-Dimethyloctylidene)Amino]Benzoate
CAS No.	94134-04-0
Molecular Formula	C18H27NO2
Molecular Weight	289.41 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-[(3,7-Dimethyloctylidene)amino]benzoate; Benzoic acid, 2-[(3,7-dimethyl-1-octen-1-yl)amino]-, methyl ester; Methyl 2-((3,7-dimethyloctylidene)amino)benzoate; 2-[(3,7-Dimethyloctylidene)amino]methyl benzoate; Schiff base ester of methyl anthranilate and citronellal; Citronellal methyl anthranilate Schiff base
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Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 2-[(3,7-Dimethyloctylidene)Amino]Benzoate adheres to stringent in-process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. While typically supplied at technical or research grades, specifications can be tailored to meet specific project requirements, including higher purity levels for critical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to guarantee reliable quality and traceability.

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 compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to amber liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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