Description

2-Amino-4,5-Dimethylbenzonitrile is a versatile aromatic amine derivative with a nitrile functional group, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional nature, providing both a reactive amino group and a cyano group that can be further transformed, enabling the construction of complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical intermediates. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates, particularly those with fused ring systems or specific amine functionalities.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the dimethyl-substituted aniline core is required.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a starting material for the synthesis of complex azo dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile scaffold for novel compound libraries in medicinal and combinatorial chemistry.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The amino group can be protected, allowing the nitrile or the aromatic ring to participate in palladium-catalyzed reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-4,5-Dimethylbenzonitrile
CAS No.	28568-03-8
Molecular Formula	C9H10N2
Molecular Weight	146.19 g/mol
Synonyms	4,5-Dimethyl-2-aminobenzonitrile; 2-Amino-4,5-dimethylbenzenecarbonitrile; 2-Cyano-4,5-dimethylaniline; Benzonitrile, 2-amino-4,5-dimethyl-; 4,5-Dimethylanthranilonitrile; 2-Amino-4,5-dimethyl benzonitrile; 4,5-Dimethyl-2-cyanoaniline
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Quality Control

Our 2-Amino-4,5-Dimethylbenzonitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specification parameters. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for your most demanding synthesis workflows.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to beige crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	118°C - 122°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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