Description

3-Methoxy-4-Methylbenzonitrile is a versatile aromatic nitrile derivative characterized by its methoxy and methyl substituents. This compound serves as a valuable high-purity building block and key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the production of complex molecules. It is primarily required by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for research, development, and scale-up processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with complex aromatic backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its functional groups for structural modification.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: Serves as a building block for electronic chemicals used in display technologies due to its stable aromatic structure.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs as a versatile reagent for constructing substituted benzonitrile derivatives.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized dyes and colorants.
• Polymer Additive Precursor: Used in the manufacture of specialty polymers and performance additives.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-Methoxy-4-Methylbenzonitrile
CAS No.	3556-60-3
Molecular Formula	C9H9NO
Molecular Weight	147.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-3-methoxybenzonitrile; 3-Methoxy-p-tolunitrile; 4-Cyano-2-methoxytoluene; 2-Methoxy-4-cyanotoluene; p-Tolyl cyanide, 3-methoxy-; Benzonitrile, 3-methoxy-4-methyl-; 3556-60-3; 3-Methoxy-4-methyl-benzonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Methoxy-4-Methylbenzonitrile is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specific R&D or production requirements.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%

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