Description

5-Cyano-2-Methyl-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity organic chemical intermediate with significant utility in advanced synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in the development of complex molecules, offering a strategic combination of a cyano group and an ester functionality on a substituted benzene ring. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating active ingredients and novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted benzoate core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where its structural motifs contribute to biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized organic compounds used in electronic displays and optoelectronic devices.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of complex dyes and organic pigments, leveraging the cyano and ester groups for color and stability properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in academic and industrial research for constructing complex heterocycles and other specialty chemicals via reactions like hydrolysis, reduction, and cyclization.
• Polymer Modifier: Acts as a monomer or functional additive in the production of specialty polymers to introduce specific chemical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Cyano-2-Methyl-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	103261-68-3
Molecular Formula	C10H9NO2
Molecular Weight	175.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 5-Cyano-2-methylbenzoate; 2-Methyl-5-cyanobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 5-cyano-2-methyl-, methyl ester; 5-Cyano-o-toluic Acid Methyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Cyano-2-Methyl-Benzoic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.