Description

Benzonitrile, 5-Formyl-2-Methyl- (9Ci) is a versatile aromatic nitrile derivative featuring both formyl and methyl substituents. This compound serves as a critical high-purity building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the development of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily required by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex heterocycles and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system and anti-inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides and fungicides, where its benzonitrile core and formyl group allow for structural diversification.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and polymers with specific electronic or optical properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic routes in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the production of specialized colorants and imaging agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzonitrile, 5-Formyl-2-Methyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	27613-36-1
Molecular Formula	C9H7NO
Molecular Weight	145.16 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Formyl-2-methylbenzonitrile; 2-Methyl-5-cyanobenzaldehyde; 2-Methyl-5-formylbenzonitrile; 5-Cyano-2-methylbenzaldehyde; 6-Methyl-3-cyanobenzaldehyde; 3-Cyano-6-methylbenzaldehyde; 2-Methyl-5-(formyl)benzonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzonitrile, 5-Formyl-2-Methyl- (9Ci) is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request for every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.