N-Methyl-o-phenylenediamine

• CAT Number: L040953
• CAS Number: 4760-34-3
• Molecular Formula: C7H10N2
• Molecular Weight: 122.17
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 2-N-methylbenzene-1,2-diamine
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H10N2/c1-9-7-5-3-2-4-6(7)8/h2-5,9H,8H2,1H3
• InChIKey: RPKCLSMBVQLWIN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CNC1=CC=CC=C1N

N-Methyl-o-phenylenediamine(CAT: L040953) is an aromatic diamine derivative featuring a methylated amino group and an adjacent free amino group on a benzene ring. This compound is a key intermediate in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds such as benzimidazoles, which are widely studied for pharmaceutical and agrochemical applications. The ortho arrangement of the amino groups enables intramolecular cyclization reactions, while the N-methyl substitution influences electronic and steric properties, aiding in fine-tuning biological activity. N-Methyl-o-phenylenediamine is also used in dye and pigment synthesis, polymer modification, and as a curing agent or cross-linker in specialty chemical formulations and materials science applications.