Description

3-Cyanobenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde building block characterized by its reactive aldehyde and cyano functional groups. This compound is essential for synthesizing complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, where it serves as a key intermediate. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced material manufacturing.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds with benzaldehyde or benzonitrile backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its bifunctional reactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Functional Material Precursor: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, dyes, and photoactive compounds.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring novel organic transformations and constructing heterocyclic compounds.
• Custom Synthesis: Used in contract manufacturing and custom synthesis projects for specialized chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Cyanobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	24964-64-5
Molecular Formula	C8H5NO
Molecular Weight	131.13 g/mol
Synonyms	m-Cyanobenzaldehyde; 3-Formylbenzonitrile; m-Formylbenzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 3-formyl-; Isophthalaldehyde mononitrile; 3-Carboxybenzaldehyde nitrile; 1,3-Benzenedicarbonitrile, monoaldehyde; m-Aldehydebenzonitrile
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Quality Control

Our 3-Cyanobenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 100 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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