Methyl 4-(aminomethyl)benzoate hydrochloride, CAS No. 6232-11-7

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6232-11-7

Catalog No. EBD11270

CAS 6232-11-7

Name Methyl 4-(aminomethyl)benzoate hydrochloride

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Basic Information

Synonyms: Methyl 4-(aminomethyl)benzoate hydrochloride methyl4-(aminomethyl)benzoatehydro-chloride Methyl4-(aminomethyl)benzoateHCl Methyl4-(aminomethyl)benzoatehydrochloride O-Methyl-L-tyrosine p-carbomethoxybenzylaminehydrochloride 4-(methoxycarbonyl)benzylammoniumchloride 4-methoxycarbonylbenzylaminehydrochloride methyl4-(aminomethyl)benzoatemonohydrochloride 4-(aminomethyl)benzoicacidmethylesterhydrochloride p-toluicacid,a-amino-,methylester,hydrochloride(7ci,8ci) benzoicacid,4-(aminomethyl)-,methylester,hydrochloride(9ci)

Molecular Formula: C9H12ClNO2

Molecular Weight: 201.65

MDL Number: MFCD00182671

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Amines Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Carboxylic Acids and Esters Medicinal Chemistry > Pharmaceutical Intermediates > Drug Synthesis Building Blocks

Product Description:

Methyl 4-(aminomethyl)benzoate hydrochloride is a bifunctional building block featuring a methyl ester and a primary amine group attached to a benzene ring. The hydrochloride salt form enhances its stability and water solubility. Structurally, it serves as a key intermediate for introducing the 4-(aminomethyl)benzoate moiety into larger molecules. This compound is widely utilized in medicinal chemistry as a small molecule fragment for the synthesis of pharmaceutical agents, particularly in the development of protease inhibitors, receptor modulators, and prodrugs. The amine group allows for facile amide coupling reactions, while the ester can be hydrolyzed to the corresponding carboxylic acid for further conjugation. It is also employed in the preparation of peptide mimetics and drug delivery systems. As a versatile organic synthesis building block, it is commonly used in the construction of complex organic molecules, including heterocycles and functionalized aromatic compounds. Its dual functionality makes it a valuable intermediate in both research and process chemistry. Standard precautions for handling amines and esters should be observed.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 243 °C (dec.)(lit.)

Density: 1.45 g/cm3