Description

2-(2-Formyl-5-Methoxyphenoxy)Acetonitrile is a versatile aromatic nitrile and aldehyde intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature, featuring both a formyl and a nitrile group on a methoxyphenoxy scaffold, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, especially those with heterocyclic or fused-ring structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive sites for structural diversification.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in catalysis and material science.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.
• Academic and R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies and exploring new chemical reactions in academic and industrial research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(2-Formyl-5-Methoxyphenoxy)Acetonitrile
CAS No.	108656-11-7
Molecular Formula	C10H9NO3
Molecular Weight	191.18 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methoxy-2-formylphenoxyacetonitrile; 2-(5-Methoxy-2-formylphenoxy)acetonitrile; 2-Formyl-5-methoxyphenoxyacetonitrile; Acetonitrile, 2-(2-formyl-5-methoxyphenoxy)-; 2-(2-Formyl-5-methoxyphenoxy)ethanenitrile; 108656-11-7; 5-Methoxy-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde O-acetonitrile ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2-(2-Formyl-5-Methoxyphenoxy)Acetonitrile adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, supporting compliance in regulated synthesis pathways.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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