Description

2-Amino-4-Methylbenzonitrile is a versatile aromatic amine derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of its amino and nitrile functional groups, enabling a wide range of chemical transformations. This intermediate is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, where it is used to construct complex molecules for active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with benzimidazole or quinazoline cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its aromatic structure for crop protection compounds.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for azo dyes and other complex colorants due to its reactive amino group.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial research for constructing heterocyclic compounds and complex organic architectures.
• Material Science: Used in the development of organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-4-Methylbenzonitrile
CAS No.	26830-96-6
Molecular Formula	C8H8N2
Molecular Weight	132.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Amino-p-tolunitrile; 4-Methyl-2-aminobenzonitrile; 2-Cyano-5-methylaniline; 5-Methylanthranilonitrile; Benzonitrile, 2-amino-4-methyl-; 2-Amino-4-methylbenzenecarbonitrile
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Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-4-Methylbenzonitrile is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed against rigorous internal specifications using modern analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, and NMR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to beige crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 100 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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