Description

5-Methoxy-2-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzonitrile is a specialized aromatic nitrile compound featuring methoxy, methyl, and nitro substituents, making it a valuable multi-functional intermediate for advanced chemical synthesis. Its molecular structure is engineered to serve as a key building block in the development of complex organic molecules, particularly in high-value research and industrial applications. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process developers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to introduce specific functional groups into their target compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for molecules requiring a benzonitrile core with specific substitution patterns.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the nitro and cyano groups are pivotal for biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and pigments, leveraging its nitro and methoxy groups for color and stability properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile building block for academic and industrial research in organic chemistry, facilitating studies on nitration, cyanation, and etherification reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Methoxy-2-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzonitrile
CAS No.	1401423-29-7
Molecular Formula	C10H10N2O3
Molecular Weight	206.20 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nitro-5-methoxy-2-methylbenzonitrile; 2-Methyl-5-methoxy-4-nitrobenzonitrile; 5-Methoxy-2-methyl-4-nitro-benzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 5-methoxy-2-methyl-4-nitro-; 1401423-29-7; 4-Cyano-2-methyl-5-methoxynitrobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 5-Methoxy-2-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzonitrile is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical processes. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with industry standards and your specific requirements. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow 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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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