Description

3-Cyano-4-Methylbenzoic Acid is a versatile aromatic building block characterized by its benzoic acid core substituted with both cyano and methyl functional groups. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate for synthesizing more complex molecules in advanced research and industrial chemical production. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a substituted benzoic acid scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Development: Serves as a starting material for creating advanced organic electronic materials due to its aromatic and polarizable nature.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers to alter thermal stability, solubility, or other material properties.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of complex organic colorants.
• Organic Synthesis & Research Chemistry: A versatile reagent for constructing heterocyclic compounds and other complex organic molecules in academic and industrial R&D.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Cyano-4-Methylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	138642-93-0
Molecular Formula	C9H7NO2
Molecular Weight	161.16 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-3-cyanobenzoic Acid; 3-Cyano-p-toluic Acid; 3-Cyano-4-methylbenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-cyano-4-methyl-; 4-Methyl-3-cyanobenzoic acid; 3-Cyano-4-methyl-benzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Cyano-4-Methylbenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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, strong bases, 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	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.