Description

2-Cyano-4-Methoxybenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde building block characterized by its cyano and methoxy substituents, which confer unique reactivity for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with benzaldehyde-derived structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive aldehyde and cyano groups.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of advanced dyes, optical brighteners, and photochromic materials.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Utilized in the research and development of organic semiconductors and light-emitting materials due to its conjugated system.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An effective substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions for carbon-carbon bond formation.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Cyano-4-Methoxybenzaldehyde
CAS No.	21962-47-0
Molecular Formula	C9H7NO2
Molecular Weight	161.16 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methoxy-2-cyanobenzaldehyde; 2-Cyano-4-methoxybenzaldehyde; 2-Formyl-5-methoxybenzonitrile; 5-Methoxy-2-cyanobenzaldehyde; 2-Cyano-p-anisaldehyde; 4-Methoxy-2-formylbenzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 2-formyl-5-methoxy-; 21962-47-0
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Cyano-4-Methoxybenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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%

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