Description

2-Hydroxy-5-Nitrobenzonitrile is a versatile nitrile-substituted phenolic compound with the CAS registry number 39835-09-1. This chemical serves as a critical synthetic intermediate, valued for its bifunctional reactivity which enables the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a phenolic nitrile scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its nitro and cyano groups for bioactivity.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for azo dyes and other complex colorants due to its aromatic nitro and hydroxyl functionalities.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing heterocyclic compounds and exploring novel reaction pathways.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand or precursor for ligands in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalytic complexes.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains to alter material properties like adhesion or UV stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxy-5-Nitrobenzonitrile
CAS No.	39835-09-1
Molecular Formula	C7H4N2O3
Molecular Weight	164.12 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-2-hydroxybenzonitrile; 5-Nitrosalicylonitrile; 2-Cyano-4-nitrophenol; 4-Nitro-2-cyanophenol; 5-Nitro-2-cyanophenol; 2-Hydroxy-5-nitrobenzenecarbonitrile; Salicylonitrile, 5-nitro-; 5-Nitrosalicylnitrile
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Quality Control

Our 2-Hydroxy-5-Nitrobenzonitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. 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 industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results 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, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	185 - 190 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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