Description

Benzonitrile, 4-Formyl-3,5-Dimethyl- (9Ci) is a versatile aromatic nitrile derivative characterized by its formyl and dimethyl substituents, making it a valuable multifunctional synthetic intermediate. This compound is essential for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in advanced organic synthesis and fine chemical manufacturing. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring precise molecular modification.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for molecules containing substituted benzonitrile cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: The nitrile and aldehyde functional groups make it a precursor for creating novel chelating ligands and organocatalysts.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a starting material for dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and scale-up process optimization.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzonitrile, 4-Formyl-3,5-Dimethyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	157870-16-1
Molecular Formula	C10H9NO
Molecular Weight	159.18 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Formyl-3,5-dimethylbenzonitrile; 3,5-Dimethyl-4-formylbenzonitrile; 4-Cyano-2,6-dimethylbenzaldehyde; 2,6-Dimethyl-4-cyanobenzaldehyde; p-Formyl-3,5-dimethylbenzonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Benzonitrile, 4-Formyl-3,5-Dimethyl- (9Ci) 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 to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 heat sources and incompatible materials. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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