Description
4-(Methylaminomethyl)aniline (CAS No. 38020-69-8) is a high-purity aromatic amine compound with the molecular formula C8H12N2. This specialized chemical features both a primary amine and a secondary amine functional group, making it a versatile intermediate for organic synthesis and pharmaceutical applications. Its rigid benzene ring structure coupled with the reactive aminomethyl groups enables selective modifications for advanced material design. Available in >98% purity (HPLC), this compound is supplied as a crystalline solid with strict quality control to ensure batch-to-batch consistency. Ideal for research in dye chemistry, polymer crosslinking, and medicinal chemistry scaffold development. Store under inert atmosphere at 2-8°C to prevent oxidation.
Properties
- CAS Number: 38020-69-8
- Complexity: 85.3
- IUPAC Name: 4-(methylaminomethyl)aniline
- InChI: InChI=1S/C8H12N2/c1-10-6-7-2-4-8(9)5-3-7/h2-5,10H,6,9H2,1H3
- InChI Key: FTAMTADBFJSWRE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 136.100048391
- Molecular Formula: C8H12N2
- Molecular Weight: 136.19
- SMILES: CNCC1=CC=C(C=C1)N
- Topological: 38.1
- Monoisotopic Mass: 136.100048391
- Synonyms: 38020-69-8, 4-Amino-N-methylbenzylamine, Benzenemethanamine, 4-amino-N-methyl-, (4-Aminobenzyl)methylamine, EINECS 253-747-1, DTXSID6068060, DTXCID1039424, 253-747-1, 4-((Methylamino)methyl)aniline, n-methyl-4-aminobenzylamine, N-(4-Aminobenzyl)-N-methylamine, 4-[(methylamino)methyl]aniline, 4-Aminobenzylmethylamine, 4-(methylaminomethyl)aniline, MFCD00035952, p-aminobenzylmethylamine, 4-amino benzyl methylamine, 4-amino-n-methyl-benzylamine, SCHEMBL680484, SCHEMBL4573416, FTAMTADBFJSWRE-UHFFFAOYSA-N, N-Methyl-N-[4-aminobenzyl]-amin, [(4-aminophenyl)methyl]methylamine, Benzenemethanamine,4-amino-N-methyl, SBB069889, AKOS009159317, PS-5932, SY003698, CS-0187752, NS00030321, EN300-2991779
Application
This bifunctional amine serves as a critical building block in the synthesis of azo dyes and polyurethane catalysts. Researchers utilize its dual reactivity for developing covalent organic frameworks (COFs) with tailored porosity. In pharmaceutical applications, it acts as a precursor for histamine H3 receptor modulators. The compound’s structural features also enable its use in epoxy resin curing agents and corrosion inhibitors.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H302 (95.9%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H314 (95.9%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P260, P264, P270, P280, P301+P317, P301+P330+P331, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P321, P330, P363, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Acute Tox. 4 (95.9%)
- Skin Corr. 1B (95.9%)
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