Description

2-(Methylamino)Benzonitrile is a versatile aromatic nitrile derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a nitrile group and a methylamino substituent, makes it a valuable precursor for the development of complex heterocyclic compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates, particularly those with benzodiazepine or quinazoline backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require aniline-based chemistries.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for producing azo dyes and other complex colorants.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in research for creating novel chelating ligands used in catalytic systems.
• Material Science Research: A building block for organic semiconductors and conductive polymers due to its electron-withdrawing nitrile group.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to fine chemical companies for bespoke synthesis projects and scale-up development.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Methylamino)Benzonitrile
CAS No.	17583-40-3
Molecular Formula	C8H8N2
Molecular Weight	132.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methylaminobenzonitrile; N-Methylanthranilonitrile; o-(Methylamino)benzonitrile; 2-Amino-N-methylbenzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 2-(methylamino)-; N-Methyl-2-cyanobenzenamine; 2-Cyano-N-methylaniline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(Methylamino)Benzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant ICH guidelines for stability and impurity characterization, ensuring the material is suitable for demanding applications in regulated industries.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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