Description

3-(2-Methyl-1H-Imidazol-1-Yl)Benzylamine is a high-purity, functionalized benzylamine derivative featuring a substituted imidazole moiety, making it a versatile and valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is critical for research and development in pharmaceutical chemistry, where its unique structure enables the creation of novel bioactive molecules. It is primarily sought after by medicinal chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting enzyme inhibition or receptor modulation.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new active ingredients for crop protection products, such as fungicides or herbicides.
• Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for creating novel ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological pathways and protein interactions.
• Polymer Modification: Can be utilized to introduce functional imidazole groups into polymer backbones, altering material properties.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for universities and CROs (Contract Research Organizations) engaged in exploratory organic synthesis and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(2-Methyl-1H-Imidazol-1-Yl)Benzylamine
CAS No.	912569-62-1
Molecular Formula	C11H13N3
Molecular Weight	187.24 g/mol
Synonyms	1-[(3-Aminomethyl)phenyl]-2-methylimidazole; [3-(2-Methyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)phenyl]methanamine; 3-(2-Methylimidazol-1-yl)benzylamine; 2-Methyl-1-[3-(aminomethyl)phenyl]-1H-imidazole; Benzenemethanamine, 3-(2-methyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)-; (3-(2-Methyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)phenyl)methanamine
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-(2-Methyl-1H-Imidazol-1-Yl)Benzylamine is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity standards required for research and development applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment and is available upon request.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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