Description

4-Cyano-2-Formylbenzoic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique bifunctional reactivity, offering both a formyl and a cyano group on a benzoic acid scaffold, which enables the construction of complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical intermediates. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for the development of novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those containing quinoline, isoquinoline, or other fused heterocyclic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its versatile reactive sites.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a starting material for the preparation of electron-transport or emissive layer materials in advanced display technologies.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of novel chelating ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Polymer and Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for synthesizing specialty polymers with tailored thermal or optical properties.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological studies and the exploration of new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Cyano-2-Formylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	1260658-70-5
Molecular Formula	C9H5NO3
Molecular Weight	175.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Formyl-4-cyanobenzoic Acid; 4-Cyano-2-formylbenzoic Acid; 2-Carboxy-5-cyanobenzaldehyde; 5-Cyano-2-formylbenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 4-cyano-2-formyl-; 4-Cyano-2-carboxybenzaldehyde; 2-Aldehyde-4-cyanobenzoic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Cyano-2-Formylbenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound may be light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.