3-nitro-α-methylbenzylamine, CAS No. 90271-37-7

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90271-37-7

Catalog No. EBD880221

CAS 90271-37-7

Name 3-nitro-α-methylbenzylamine

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 3-nitro-α-methylbenzylamine 1-(3-nitrophenyl)ethylamine 1-(3-nitropenyl)ethylamine m-NO2C6H4CH(CH3)NH2 (+-)-1-(3-nitro-phenyl)-ethylamine 1-(3-nitro-phenyl)-ethylamine (+-)-1-(3-Nitro-phenyl)-aethylamin 3-NITRO-ALPHA-METHYLBENZYLAMINERACEMIC 2-(3-nitrophenyl)ethanamine 1-(3-nitrophenyl)ethanamine 3-nitro-±-methylbenzylamine 1-(3-nitrophenyl)ethan-1-amine benzenemethanamine,.alpha.-methyl-3-nitro-

Molecular Formula: C8H10N2O2

Molecular Weight: 166.18

MDL Number: MFCD04974122

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Amines Synthetic Chemistry > Basic Synthetic Reagents > Other Basic Synthetic Reagents

Product Description:

1-(3-Nitrophenyl)ethanamine is an organic compound featuring a primary amine group attached to an ethyl chain, which is in turn connected to a meta-substituted nitrobenzene ring. This structure combines the electron-withdrawing nitro group with a nucleophilic amine, making it a versatile building block in synthetic chemistry. Its primary application is as a key intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research. For instance, it serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of certain benzimidazole derivatives, which are a class of compounds explored for their biological activities. The amine functionality allows for further derivatization through amide bond formation or reductive amination, while the nitro group can be reduced to an aniline, providing an additional handle for chemical modification. As a specialty amine, it is not a commodity chemical but is utilized in laboratory-scale organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry projects. Standard safety precautions for handling amines and nitroaromatic compounds should be observed, including the use of personal protective equipment due to potential irritant properties.

Physical Properties

Boiling Point: 264.8 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 113.9 °C

Density: 1.199g/cm3