Description

3-Cyano-4-Isopropylbenzoic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional benzoic acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both a cyano and an isopropyl group, makes it an invaluable intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting metabolic and inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides and fungicides, where its benzoic acid core provides a versatile scaffold for functionalization.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for advanced electronic materials, contributing to the molecular architecture of display and lighting components.
• Polymer Modifier: Incorporated as a specialty monomer to introduce polar cyano groups into polymer chains, enhancing material properties like adhesion and thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for constructing complex heterocycles and other aromatic compounds via cyano group transformations.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized colorants and photographic chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Cyano-4-Isopropylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	213598-08-4
Molecular Formula	C11H11NO2
Molecular Weight	189.21 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Isopropyl-3-cyanobenzoic Acid; 3-Cyano-4-(1-methylethyl)benzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 3-cyano-4-(1-methylethyl)-; 213598-08-4; 4-(Propan-2-yl)-3-cyanobenzoic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Cyano-4-Isopropylbenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and production. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The compound may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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