Description

2-Aminobenzonitrile is a versatile aromatic amine derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both an amino and a nitrile group, makes it an indispensable intermediate for constructing complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical scaffolds. This high-purity compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for quinazoline, benzimidazole, and other nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require aniline-based structures.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for producing azo dyes and other complex colorants.
• Material Science: Employed in the research and development of polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for method development and the synthesis of novel chemical entities.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Used as a component in specialty chemical formulations designed to protect metals.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-Aminobenzonitrile
CAS No.	1885-29-6
Molecular Formula	C7H6N2
Molecular Weight	118.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Anthranilonitrile; 2-Cyanoaniline; o-Aminobenzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 2-amino-; 1-Amino-2-cyanobenzene; 2-Aminophenyl cyanide; (2-Aminophenyl)methanenitrile
EINECS	217-546-2

Quality Control

Our 2-Aminobenzonitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for GMP or research purposes.

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 oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to beige crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	48 - 52 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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