Description

Benzonitrile, 3-Hydroxy-4-Methyl- CAS NO 3816-66-8 is a versatile aromatic nitrile derivative that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both a nitrile and a phenolic hydroxyl group, enables precise functionalization for creating complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and high-performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with substituted aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional groups into polymer chains, enhancing material properties like adhesion, solubility, or reactivity.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and heterocyclic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzonitrile, 3-Hydroxy-4-Methyl-
CAS No.	3816-66-8
Molecular Formula	C8H7NO
Molecular Weight	133.15 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Hydroxy-4-methylbenzonitrile; 4-Methyl-3-hydroxybenzonitrile; 3-Cyano-4-methylphenol; 2-Methyl-5-cyanophenol; 5-Cyano-2-methylphenol; 4-Methyl-3-cyanophenol; 3-Hydroxy-p-tolunitrile
EINECS	223-310-6

Quality Control

Our production of Benzonitrile, 3-Hydroxy-4-Methyl- adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch is analyzed using advanced techniques like HPLC, GC, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your research or manufacturing requirements.

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 strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

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%
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.