Description

4-Cyano-2,6-Dimethylbenzoic Acid is a versatile aromatic carboxylic acid derivative featuring both a nitrile and a carboxylic acid functional group on a dimethyl-substituted benzene ring. This unique structure makes it a valuable high-purity building block for advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily used by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of novel active compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: The carboxylic acid and nitrile groups allow it to act as a building block for creating novel ligands for metal catalysis.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers and functional monomers, particularly those requiring aromatic rigidity and specific side-chain functionality.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a component in the development of organic semiconductors and other advanced materials.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in synthetic methodology and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Cyano-2,6-Dimethylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	306297-19-8
Molecular Formula	C10H9NO2
Molecular Weight	175.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dimethyl-4-cyanobenzoic Acid; 4-Cyano-2,6-dimethylbenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 4-cyano-2,6-dimethyl-; 4-Carboxy-3,5-dimethylbenzonitrile; 3,5-Dimethyl-4-cyanobenzoic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Cyano-2,6-Dimethylbenzoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

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%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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