Description

3-Cyano-2-Methylbenzoic Acid is a versatile aromatic nitrile and carboxylic acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional nature allows for selective transformations, making it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing substituted benzoic acid or benzonitrile motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its aromatic core provides structural diversity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating chelating ligands and organocatalysts in asymmetric synthesis and metal complexation.
• Polymer and Material Science: Functional monomer for producing specialty polymers, resins, and advanced materials with specific thermal or chemical properties.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Building block for synthesizing complex organic colorants and photostable pigments.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development, library synthesis, and exploring new chemical reactions in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Cyano-2-Methylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	3843-99-0
Molecular Formula	C9H7NO2
Molecular Weight	161.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-3-cyanobenzoic Acid; 3-Cyano-o-toluic Acid; 2-Methyl-3-carboxybenzonitrile; Benzoic acid, 3-cyano-2-methyl-; 3-Cyano-2-methylbenzoic acid; 2-Methyl-3-cyanobenzoic acid; 3-Carboxy-2-methylbenzonitrile
EINECS	223-357-5

Quality Control

Our 3-Cyano-2-Methylbenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates under cGMP and ISO 9001 guidelines where applicable.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

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 (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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