Description

3-Cyanobenzoic Acid is a versatile aromatic compound featuring both a carboxylic acid and a nitrile functional group, making it a valuable bifunctional building block in organic synthesis. This high-purity intermediate is critical for ensuring consistent reaction outcomes and final product quality in advanced manufacturing processes. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with benzoic acid or benzonitrile backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents where its aromatic core provides structural stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic processes.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce polar functional groups into polymer chains, enhancing properties like adhesion, dyeability, or compatibility.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a building block for small molecules and polymers used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and photovoltaics.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating libraries of compounds for screening in academic and industrial R&D.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Cyanobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	1877-72-1
Molecular Formula	C8H5NO2
Molecular Weight	147.13 g/mol
Synonyms	m-Cyanobenzoic Acid; 3-Carboxybenzonitrile; Benzoic acid, 3-cyano-; m-Carboxybenzonitrile; Isophthalic acid mononitrile; 3-Cyano-benzoic acid; 3-Cyanobenzenecarboxylic acid; NSC 403697
EINECS	217-522-0

Quality Control

Our 3-Cyanobenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures reliability and traceability for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	218°C - 222°C
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.