Description

4-Amino-3-Ethyl-5-Methylbenzonitrile is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic nitrile derivative. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate (API) and a versatile building block in organic synthesis. It is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where its unique substitution pattern enables the creation of complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drug candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its benzonitrile core structure.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the production of high-performance dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners due to its amino and nitrile functional groups.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) for constructing complex biaryl and heterocyclic compounds.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in medicinal chemistry and synthetic methodology.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Amino-3-Ethyl-5-Methylbenzonitrile
CAS No.	1150644-73-7
Molecular Formula	C10H12N2
Molecular Weight	160.22 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Ethyl-5-methyl-4-aminobenzonitrile; 4-Amino-3-ethyl-5-methylbenzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 4-amino-3-ethyl-5-methyl-; 2-Amino-6-ethyl-4-cyanotoluene; 4-Cyano-2-ethyl-6-methylaniline; 2-Ethyl-6-methyl-4-cyanoaniline; 5-Methyl-3-ethyl-4-aminobenzonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Amino-3-Ethyl-5-Methylbenzonitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). This material is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage or when opening sealed containers. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

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	≤ 10 ppm

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