Description

4-Methyl-2-Nitrobenzonitrile is a versatile aromatic nitrile derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in providing a reactive nitrile group adjacent to a nitro-substituted aromatic ring, enabling precise molecular construction. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with complex heterocyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive sites for molecular diversification.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized azo dyes and organic pigments due to its nitro and cyano functional groups.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other advanced functional materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring novel organic reactions, including cyano-group transformations and nitro-group reductions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the multi-step synthesis of complex fine chemicals and specialty additives.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methyl-2-Nitrobenzonitrile
CAS No.	26830-95-5
Molecular Formula	C8H6N2O2
Molecular Weight	162.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitro-4-methylbenzonitrile; 4-Methyl-2-nitrobenzenecarbonitrile; 2-Cyano-5-methylnitrobenzene; 5-Methyl-2-nitrobenzonitrile; o-Nitro-p-tolunitrile; p-Tolunitrile, 2-nitro-; Benzonitrile, 4-methyl-2-nitro-; 2-Nitro-p-tolunitrile
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Quality Control

Our 4-Methyl-2-Nitrobenzonitrile is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed batch-specific results are provided to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	108°C - 112°C
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.