Methyl 3-amino-4-methylbenzoate, CAS No. 18595-18-1

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18595-18-1

Catalog No. EBD45971

CAS 18595-18-1

Name Methyl 3-amino-4-methylbenzoate

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 3-AMINO-4-METHYLBENZOICACIDMETHYLESTER Methyl3-amino-4-methylbenzoate 3-Amino-p-toluicacidmethylester Methyl4-Methyl-3-Aminobenzoate Methyl-3-amino-4-methylbenozate

Molecular Formula: C9H11NO2

Molecular Weight: 165.19

MDL Number: MFCD00025206

Categories: Medicinal Chemistry > Pharmaceutical Intermediates > Heterocyclic Intermediates Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Amines

Product Description:

Methyl 3-amino-4-methylbenzoate is an organic compound featuring both an amino group and a methyl ester group on a methyl-substituted benzene ring. It serves as a versatile aromatic amine building block in organic synthesis. This compound is primarily utilized as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various pharmaceutical agents. Its structure makes it particularly valuable for constructing molecules containing substituted benzoic acid or aniline moieties, which are common scaffolds in drug discovery. It has been reported in research related to the development of kinase inhibitors and other biologically active heterocyclic compounds. As a bifunctional synthon, it allows for further chemical modifications at both the amine and ester functional groups, enabling its incorporation into more complex molecular architectures. It is typically handled as a solid and requires storage under inert conditions to prevent degradation.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 113-117 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 296.3 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 152.5 °C

Density: 1.132 g/cm3

Analytical Data

Appearance: off-white crystalline powder