Description

2-Nitro-4-Isopropylbenzonitrile is a specialized aromatic nitrile compound featuring both nitro and isopropyl substituents, making it a valuable synthetic intermediate. Its molecular structure is engineered to serve as a key building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in advanced chemical research and development. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries seeking to create novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a substituted benzonitrile core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its functional groups allow for further chemical modifications.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a versatile starting material in academic and industrial research laboratories for constructing complex heterocycles and functionalized aromatic systems.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced organic materials, including dyes, pigments, and polymers with specific electronic or optical properties.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity standard in analytical chemistry for method development and quality control in related chemical processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Nitro-4-Isopropylbenzonitrile
CAS No.	204850-15-7
Molecular Formula	C10H10N2O2
Molecular Weight	190.20 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Isopropyl-2-nitrobenzonitrile; Benzonitrile, 2-nitro-4-(1-methylethyl)-; 2-Nitro-4-(1-methylethyl)benzonitrile; 4-(Propan-2-yl)-2-nitrobenzonitrile; 2-Nitro-4-isopropyl-benzonitrile; α,α-Dimethyl-o-nitro-p-cyanotoluene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Nitro-4-Isopropylbenzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting all critical quality parameters. Our commitment to reliable supply and batch-to-batch consistency supports your critical R&D and scale-up processes.

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. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.