Description

Benzenepropanenitrile, 3,5-Dimethyl- is a specialized aromatic nitrile derivative, serving as a crucial high-purity building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a versatile molecular scaffold for constructing complex pharmaceutical intermediates and functional materials. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials for their synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with substituted phenylalkylamine or arylpropionitrile backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific aromatic nitrile functionalities.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing novel organic electronic compounds and liquid crystal molecules due to its rigid, substituted benzene core and reactive nitrile group.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in custom synthesis and contract manufacturing for creating specialty chemicals, dyes, and pigments.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a standard reagent in methodological development and exploratory chemistry within university and corporate research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzenepropanenitrile, 3,5-Dimethyl-
CAS No.	1216067-78-5
Molecular Formula	C11H11N
Molecular Weight	157.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Dimethylbenzenepropanenitrile; 3-(3,5-Dimethylphenyl)propanenitrile; 3,5-Dimethylphenylpropionitrile; 3,5-Dimethyl-β-phenylpropionitrile; (3,5-Dimethylphenyl)propanenitrile; 3,5-Dimethylhydrocinnamomitrile; 3,5-Xylylpropionitrile
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Quality Control

Our Benzenepropanenitrile, 3,5-Dimethyl- is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and industry best practices for fine chemical intermediates.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0% (Standard Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.