4-(Aminomethyl)benzoic acid, 97%

Description

CAS: 56-91-7 | C8H9NO2 | 151.165 g/mol

4-(Aminomethyl)benzoic acid acts as an unnatural amino acid derivative. It is also used as a type 2 antifibrinolytic agent. Further, it reacts with 2-methyl-isothiourea sulfate to prepare 4-guanidinomethylbenzoic acid.

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Applications
4-(Aminomethyl)benzoic acid acts as an unnatural amino acid derivative. It is also used as a type 2 antifibrinolytic agent. Further, it reacts with 2-methyl-isothiourea sulfate to prepare 4-guanidinomethylbenzoic acid.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol, benzene and chloroform.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents and strong bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 56-91-7
• Molecular Formula: C8H9NO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 151.165
• MDL Number: MFCD00010203
• InChI Key: QCTBMLYLENLHLA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 4-aminomethyl benzoic acid, 4-carboxybenzylamine, pamba, styptopur, gumbix, p-aminomethylbenzoic acid, aminomethylbenzoic acid, benzoic acid, 4-aminomethyl, benzylamine-4-carboxylic acid, alpha-amino-p-toluic acid
• PubChem CID: 65526
• IUPAC Name: 4-(aminomethyl)benzoic acid
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1CN)C(=O)O

• Melting Point: ∼290°C (decomposition)
• Quantity: 500 g
• Beilstein: 1100606
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol,benzene and chloroform.
• Formula Weight: 151.16
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: 4-(Aminomethyl)benzoic acid

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	200-297-9
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only