Description

(4-Methoxy-3,5-Dinitro-Phenyl)-Acetonitrile is a specialized aromatic nitrile building block characterized by its electron-withdrawing nitro and methoxy substituents. This compound matters as a high-value intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and advanced material research where precise functional group manipulation is critical. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring a substituted benzonitrile core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for creating advanced colorants and optical materials due to its nitro-aromatic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in research to create novel chelating ligands for metal catalysts in organic synthesis.
• Polymer Modification: Functional monomer for introducing nitrile and aromatic nitro groups into polymer backbones to alter material properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Sonogashira) to create complex biaryl systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4-Methoxy-3,5-Dinitro-Phenyl)-Acetonitrile
CAS No.	1440526-42-0
Molecular Formula	C9H7N3O5
Molecular Weight	237.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(4-Methoxy-3,5-dinitrophenyl)acetonitrile; (4-Methoxy-3,5-dinitrophenyl)acetonitrile; Acetonitrile, (4-methoxy-3,5-dinitrophenyl)-; 3,5-Dinitro-4-methoxyphenylacetonitrile; 4-Methoxy-3,5-dinitrobenzyl cyanide; α-Cyano-4-methoxy-3,5-dinitrotoluene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (4-Methoxy-3,5-Dinitro-Phenyl)-Acetonitrile is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials. Due to its properties as a strong oxidizing agent, keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and reducing agents. Recommended storage temperature: 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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.