Description

Benzonitrile, 2,3-Diamino-4,6-Dimethyl- is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic nitrile derivative. This compound is a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and versatile building block for heterocyclic synthesis. It is primarily required by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex heterocyclic compounds, such as quinoxalines and benzimidazoles, which are core structures in various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for developing new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive amino and nitrile functional groups.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for producing high-performance organic dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners due to its aromatic amine structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create chelating ligands for catalysis and material science applications.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers with enhanced thermal or chemical resistance.
• Research & Development: Essential for academic and industrial research in medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis for exploring new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzonitrile, 2,3-Diamino-4,6-Dimethyl-
CAS No.	344595-76-2
Molecular Formula	C9H11N3
Molecular Weight	161.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Diamino-4,6-dimethylbenzonitrile; 4,6-Dimethyl-2,3-diaminobenzonitrile; 2,3-Diamino-4,6-dimethylbenzenecarbonitrile; Benzonitrile, 2,3-diamino-4,6-dimethyl-; 2,3-Diamino-4,6-DMB; 2,3-Diamino-4,6-dimethylphenyl cyanide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzonitrile, 2,3-Diamino-4,6-Dimethyl- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to beige crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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