Description

2,4-Dimethoxy-6-Methylbenzonitrile is a versatile benzonitrile derivative characterized by its dimethoxy and methyl substituents, which impart unique electronic and steric properties. This compound serves as a critical pharmaceutical intermediate and a valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with complex heterocyclic or substituted aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its substituted aromatic ring system.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed cross-coupling and other transition metal-mediated reactions.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers due to its electron-withdrawing nitrile group and tunable methoxy groups.
• Dye and Pigment Industry: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized colorants and functional dyes.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Employed in methodological studies and as a standard for analytical method development in chromatography.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dimethoxy-6-Methylbenzonitrile
CAS No.	319921-60-3
Molecular Formula	C10H11NO2
Molecular Weight	177.20 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methyl-2,4-dimethoxybenzonitrile; 2,4-Dimethoxy-6-methylbenzenecarbonitrile; Benzonitrile, 2,4-dimethoxy-6-methyl-; 2,4-Dimethoxy-6-methyl-benzonitril; 2,4-Dimethoxy-6-methyl benzonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dimethoxy-6-Methylbenzonitrile is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes. Our production facilities and processes are designed to meet the stringent requirements of cGMP for advanced intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
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.